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    Rogier Van der Weyden was a Flemish painter of the mid-15th century. Rogier was chiefly influenced by his first teacher‚ Robert Campin. Although details of his early training are sketchy‚ it is generally accepted that he entered the workshop of Robert Campin‚ the foremost painter in Tournai and dean of the painters’ guild‚ in 1427 at the age of 27 (http://www.belgium.be). Rogier remained in Campin’s studio for five years‚ becoming an independent master of the guild on August 1‚ 1432. Van der Weyden

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    In American schools the level of achievement between private and inner city public schools varies greatly. The achievement gap in education refers to the disparity in academic performance between students of different socioeconomic make up. An average of a 22% difference between white and black students exists on the achievement gap scale. The no child left behind act passed in 2001 aimed to reform schooling. It hoped to close the achievement gap. However‚ as we see today it did not entirely work

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    It has been argued that the use of the internet is linked to poor academic achievement. Is this true? Excessive use of the internet impairs the student’s academic achievement. This becomes a problem when it comes to impaired functioning of the body. Some people may experience psychological problems such as social isolation‚ depression‚ loneliness‚ etc. People are sleep deprived due to staying up online. Is internet use good or is it bad for you? Studies have shown that the eight graders internet

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    by Vincent Van Gogh in 1889 in the village of Saint-Remy‚ in the south of France. It is an oil on canvas post-impressionist painting which depicts the view from Van Gogh’s window at night‚ although it was painted from memory during the day. Van Gogh’s artworks contrast greatly with those of Wassily Kandinsky. Composition VII was painted by Wassily Kandinsky in 1913‚ during his time in Munich‚ Germany. The style is abstract and very expressive. Vincent Van Gogh was part

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    Martijn Mooy Professor Kuznetsoff English 145-30 6 December 2012 Rich vs. Poor Achievement Gap: Is Life Fair to Everyone? The American Dream‚ the idea that every citizen can be successful if they work hard‚ is believable to the degree that every student going to school has the same opportunity to learn the skills needed to succeed in society. But if the opportunity for students to attain a sufficient education is imbalanced‚ then the likelihood of success becomes very slim for some students

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    Ludwig Van Beethoven

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    Life of a Legend Ludwig van Beethoven‚ also known as " The General of Musicians‚" was born on December 16‚ 1770. However‚ this date is not exact because it is believed that Beethoven’s father lied about his son’s age in order to portray him as an infant prodigy. As a result‚ Beethoven is convinced he was born on December 16‚ 1772 at the Rheingasse home‚ which belonged to the Fischers‚ who were close friends of the family (Orga 8). Johann van and Maria Magdalena Beethoven bore five children

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    Academic Achievement Gap The education system has improved in many ways‚ however we still face many problems as a nation. Among many current education system problems is the academic achievement gap between different races. The academic achievement gap has existed for many years but has really been brought to the attention of United Stated citizens in the last decade. Statistics show that on average African American students score lower than white students on examinations‚ performance and overall

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    This scholarly article clearly illustrates on the achievement gap experienced since the beginning of the 20th century to present time. Therefore‚ it is pertinent to understand the family dynamics and the poverty concentration which are highlighted. As noted by William Julius Wilson‚ “the individual framework does not capture the impact of relational‚ organizational and collective processes that embody the social structure of inequality.” This phrase is particularly true because most model minority

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    Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek

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    (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek) Anthony van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft‚ Holland on October 24‚ 1632 to Philips Thoniszoon‚ a Dutch tradesman that made baskets‚ and Grietge Jacobs‚ the daughter of a brewer. He is also commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology"‚ and considered to be the first microbiologist. They lived in a comfortable home until his father and two of his sisters died when Anthony was just eight years old. Also‚ his mother was left with five young children. Therefore‚ Anthony was

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    “During the time that Sophia was regent of Russia there were many positive achievements” To what extent do you agree with this statement? The statement that Sophia had many positive achievements as a Regent can be questioned. However I am going to discuss which of Sophia’s actions can be seen as achievements. Firstly‚ when Sophia first became Regent she made it seem as if she was actually running the country‚ for example she sat on a diamond encrusted throne and also she wore a crown of pearls

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