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How do students respond to the (OUT)LAW & ORDER work/textbook?

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The (OUT)LAW & ORDER work/textbook’s innovative graphic design is targeted to youths’ interests. It immediately engages students. “It draws me in!” one student exclaimed. The 19th century primary-source documents are stories in themselves and attract learners—even those with poor reading skills. “I learned more from the (Out)Law & Order book than from our regular history book,” said one student.
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Who is the graphic designer of the (OUT)LAW & ORDER work/textbook?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
The (OUT)LAW & ORDER textbook was designed by senior Art Center College of Design students René Neri and illustrated by Rachell Sumpter. The book was the recipient of the 2003 Annual Regional Design award from the prestigious graphic design publication, PRINT magazine.
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Is (OUT)LAW & ORDER only for at-risk students in large cities?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
No. (OUT)LAW & ORDER is designed to attract and serve the needs and interests of students of all backgrounds and economic and educational circumstances. The link between the codes of the Old West and modern day attitudes toward violence has already struck a chord with students, teachers, and parents of all backgrounds, and has the capability to do the same in all geographical areas.
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How does (OUT)LAW & ORDER meet students’ needs?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
The (OUT)LAW & ORDER interdisciplinary approach meets the diverse needs of middle school student populations through culturally relevant material and small group learning. The Theatre Arts play an integral role in the aesthetic dimension of learning in small groups through role-playing, character development, and writing. The theatre work is consistently informed by the historical events and culture of the American frontier, and by the life events and culture of students today.
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How does (OUT)LAW & ORDER hold students’ attention?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
OUT)LAW & ORDER leverages the living presence of the Wild West to capture students’ attention about our nation’s history. Adolescents are interested in heroes and outlaws, and this is a good place to find them. Here are famous lawmen like Sheriff Pat Garrett who claimed to have “shot dead” Billy the Kid, or infamous but glorified gunfighters and seekers of “justice” like Jesse James or Joaquín Murieta.
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Will you be screening any new episodes of Law & Order?

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There are new episodes from Series 14 on Saturday nights. You can check our schedules using our TV listings.
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What is (OUT)LAW & ORDER?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
OUT)LAW & ORDER is an eighth-grade standards-based curriculum where the “Code of the West” meets the “Code of the Street”…in the classroom. Students explore the myths and the realities of the American West at the intersection of history, language arts, civic education and theatre arts. Students confront and compare the contested grounds of the frontier, and the contested grounds where they live today.
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What is the mission of (OUT)LAW & ORDER?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
The mission of (OUT)LAW & ORDER is to foster a civil and just society through a distinctive and focused interdisciplinary curriculum. This multidisciplinary curriculum teaches learners to know themselves as capable citizens in a democratic society—observing, creating, reflecting, making choices, and taking responsibility for their actions in the world.
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Will you be screening any new episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

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We can confirm that we have acquired the rights to Series 6 of Special Victims Unit. However, we have no schedule information to supply at present, as our rights do not begin until June 2008.
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How did your parents respond to the engagement and the future Scottish son-in-law?

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Well, my parents knew that Iain and his Mum were planning to visit Radford for the hoidays, this was back in November. On the night of the engagement, I called home after the ballet, chatted with my mom for a while and inquired about how she's been sleeping. She said that after talking to my aunt on the computer the night before, she didn't get much sleep.
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Can students see each others' work?

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The SLN course databasess permit students to create both "private" papers, which can be read only by the professor, and "for class" papers that can be shared with others in the group.
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How do I get my students to read their textbook effectively?

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Getting students to read the text is a fundamental challenge for educators of all levels. In AP courses, the textbooks are college-level. It is essential that the student's reading comprehension level be above grade level to allow for success on the AP Exam and college-level work. This represents a challenge for many students. Too often students are not accustomed to reading independently for understanding. Development of reading comprehension skills cannot begin too early.
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I work for a law enforcement agency. How do I order BMV 2255 forms?

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You may fax your request to (614) 752-7271. Please include the number of 2255 forms that you are requesting, your agency name and your agency's street address. The Ohio Motor Vehicle laws allow the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to require an Ohio licensed driver to submit a medical statement and/or take a driver license examination upon receiving information giving "good cause to believe" that the driver is incompetent or otherwise incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
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Is the (OUT)LAW & ORDER curriculum standards-based?

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Yes. In the Out)Law & Order Teacher’s Guide, each lesson begins with a statement of lesson objectives and several focus questions that may be used to guide classroom discussion during the lesson. The Guide also includes the State Board of Education's Content and Analysis Skill Standards for History–Social Science and Language Arts.
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What problems does (OUT)LAW & ORDER address?

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A central assumption of (OUT)LAW & ORDER is that a civil and just society depends upon a literate and non-violent citizenry. Youth aged 12 to 17 are nearly three times more likely than adults to be victims of serious violent crimes. The pressing issues of illiteracy and violence require appropriate responses to injustice and injury.
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What makes (OUT)LAW & ORDER an effective program?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
Students are keenly interested in issues of violence and justice. The stereotypes of the cowboy/outlaw that characterize the American West—its myths and its realities—provide examples of the stereotypes with which youth identify.
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What is the fundamental question posed by (OUT)LAW & ORDER?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
Research literature about the code of the street includes the work of two scholars: Geoffrey Canada and Elijah Anderson. Geoffrey Canada is president of the Rheedlen Centers for Children and Families, New York, and author of Fist, Stick, Knife Gun, A Personal History of Violence in America. Elijah Anderson is professor of the Social Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Code of the Street—Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City.
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What is the role of Language Arts in (OUT)LAW & ORDER?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
underlying premise of the project is that the oral experience of language — storytelling — is crucial to attaining authentic personal and intellectual growth. Literacy is essential not only to what we know, but also to who we are. It is a vital link to preventing violence.
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How does (OUT)LAW & ORDER close the achievement gap?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
OUT)LAW & ORDER helps close the achievement gap by eliminating disparities through parent engagement, professional development, team teaching, integrated studies, and cooperative learning strategies. During a critical phase of adolescent development, these combined methods afford a unique environment for students to forge alternatives to the pervasive atmosphere of violence in the news media, entertainment, and in many schools.
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How does (OUT)LAW & ORDER address issues of diversity?

OUT)LAW & ORDER : F.A.Q.
Because many students receive most of their information about the American West from movies and popular culture, it is difficult for many of them to believe that their race or culture played a vital role in establishing America’s frontier. Using primary source materials students learn about the battles for economic power, religious freedom, and justice for all.
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How do I order my textbook(s) for my course?

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Once you are officially registered for the course you may purchase your book(s). You do not have to wait until you receive your course syllabus. You can contact any of the three bookstores listed below. When purchasing books for your online course, please specify the Professor’s name, the course name, number, and indicate that it is an online course. Most of the Online courses are section 54.
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What do I do if I cannot find a textbook in iProcurement that I want to order?

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If you believe the textbook has been approved but is not showing up in iProcurement, search for the approval of the textbook in either the EPIC or DAE evaluation database, print screen it, and send it to Giles Benson. The Department of Materials Management will load the textbook into iProcurement. If the textbook has not been approved, you can initiate the process in the FMS using the non-catalog method.
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To whom should I respond?

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The original writer of the message that interested you is often the best choice. If your response is of general interest to most readers, it's appropriate to reply to the list. The best way to get a feel for that is to read for a while and see what's going on. On-topic discussion includes: Postings relating to House Concerts and Musical Ecotourism, two topics of activism on the list.
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When do I respond?

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Volunteer Firefighters are not permitted to respond to any emergency until you have completed the Volunteer Firefighter Trainee Program AND have been given approval to respond to emergencies by the Station Captain. For training and supervisor purposes, your initial responses should be done while riding on fire/rescue apparatus from the fire station. Certain restrictions apply to volunteers lacking EMS/CPR certification. Consult with the station Captain and VFC President about current policies.
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Who pays postage for textbook work?

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Families pay for return postage on work sent to LSS teachers and make arrangements with the teacher for covering these costs. All student work should be sent directly to the LSS teacher. We encourage students to photocopy work sent via snail mail. Teachers cannot be responsible for lost or misguided mail that does not reach them.
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Are law students eligible for federal work-study (FWS)?

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Law students in general are eligible for FWS, but must file the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. First year full-time students are not encouraged to work during their first year. Full-time students must obtain approval from the Assistant Dean of Students to work during the first year.
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How should I respond to other students' postings?

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Imagine you are sitting in the same class with other students. One student raises a question or make a comment which you have an answer to, or may agree/disagree. When online you have the advantage of thinking it over before you express yourself. Therefore, your responses are more intellegent and to the point. In fact a lot more learning occurs on- line as you would naturally consult the available resources before you make up your answers or comments.
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