Some Additional Observations on the Effects of Injury to Peripheral Nerves.

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FEED Safe: Functional Eating EDucation for Family Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia

FEED Safe: Functional Eating EDucation for Family Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia

First Steps Toward Change in Teacher Preparation for Elementary Science

Unless introductory undergraduate science classes for prospective elementary teachers actively incorporate the philosophy of inquiry-based learning called for in K-l2 science education refom little will change in elementary science education. Thus, at James Madison University, we have developed a new integrated science core curriculum called Understanding our World [1]. This course sequence was not only designed to fulfill general education science requirements. but also to focus on content areas our students will need to know as teachers. The objectives of these courses are based on the National Science Education Standards and Virginia’s Science Standards of Learning, including earth and space science, chemistry, physics, life sciences, and environmental science [2,3]. As an integrated package, this course sequence addresses basic science content, calculation skills, the philosophy and history of science, the process of how science is done, the role of science in society, and applications of computers and technology in science. Keeping in mind that students tend to teach in the same way they were taught, Understanding our World core classes embrace the concepts associated with reform in elementary math and science

The Politics of Crime and Criminal Justice

This volume is about politics, crime, and criminal justice in the United States. As such, it reports on some of the fruits of an increasing amount of research that has been devoted to this topic in recent years. With the exception of one analytical essay on crime as an issue in American politics, all of the articles in the volume are based on original field research

Rule 15C2-12: A Flawed Regulatory Framework Creates Pitfalls for Municipal Issuers

This article examines the disclosure requirements that issuers face in today’s municipal bond market. Previous attention has focused on the failure of Rule 15c2-12 and its amendments to protect investors, due to its inherent inadequacies. This article explores the implications for issuers of the inadequacy of this regulation. The article argues that the existing system of state, federal and voluntary regulation is inadequate and creates numerous pitfalls for issuers— specifically, that the non-specificity weaknesses of Rule 15c2-12 impose burdens that issuers must overcome. First, this article outlines the regulatory environment of the municipal bond market, and highlights gaps in regulation. Second, this article addresses how disclosure is beneficial to issuers. Third, this article addresses how the inadequate disclosure scheme dictated by Rule 15c2-12 affects issuers. Finally, this article recommends that the bifurcated nature of security regulation, with one scheme imposed on issuers of corporate securities and another imposed on municipal issuers, be abandoned

The Youth Writers: Developing Curriculum for Their Peers

Curricula designed for youth are often lacking a young person\u27s influence and perspective. In order to provide engaging, fresh materials for youth, 4-H professionals can recruit youth as curriculum writers. Youth are given an opportunity to form positive partnerships with adults, produce engaging and creative materials for their peers, and develop leadership skills. Positive youth development is promoted through youth-adult partnerships, involvement in decision making, and contributing to projects. A model for implementing a youth writers program is described in this article