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The author discusses the difference of a number of federated and public search engines including MetaLib, WebFeat, Google, and Google Scholar. It explains how MetaLab and WebFeat are more accurate in their searches and more objective in the way they display their results. It also describes that educational literacy is still apart of federate search engines, while Google lacks this ability. The author makes important points about the unreliability of Google; however, he/she discusses the use of Google shopping and other Google additions that do not pertain to research on Google reliability.

Morton, Heather. "Private Efforts To Help Financial Literacy." State Legislatures 33.5 (May 2007): 24-24. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Roesch Lib., U. of Dayton, Dayton, OH. 16 Mar. 2009.

The article focuses on the hard work of some financial institutions to help improve financial education in the U.S. These include money skills, and interative curriculum created by the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation, the Credit Union National Association, together with the National Endowment for Financial Education, and Visa, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The article discusses how the No Child Left Behind Act has failed, particularly in reading comprehension. The authors offer alternative possibilities for the Federal Education Policy in the United States. One of the main points the article tries to get across is to acknowledge and accept the complex nature of learning and literacy and steer clear of rationalizing education. The article is helpful, but very opinionated. It is beneficial in learning about possible alternatives to the No Child Left Behind Act.

Found on EBSCO with the search terms "gender and political education while searching the following databases: Academic Search Complete, Academic Search Premier, Gender Studies Database, International Political Science Abstracts, SocINDEX with Full Text, Sociological Collection, Women's Studies International

Hill and Barth discuss the Federal Government's attempt to raise student achievement, especially in standardized testing, with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The NCLB's intent was to limit academic achievement gaps in students who are minorities, disabled, financially disadvantaged, or limited English proficiency. One of the biggest problems that has arisen from the law is teacher retention. The NCLB requires highly qualified teachers, but all the highly qualified teachers are not staying. The authors focus on this huge problem of teacher retention.

The article focuses on the hard work of some financial institutions to help improve financial education in the U.S. These include money skills, and interative curriculum created by the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation, the Credit Union National Association, together with the National Endowment for Financial Education, and Visa, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

A provision in the No Child Left Behind Act is that teachers must me the standard of being "highly qualified." The authors argue that the provision is necessary, important, and achievable. Teacher qualifications can greatly affect the process of student learning. The authors suggest certain Federal initiatives that can be put in place to ensure all children have highly qualified teachers no matter the district or state. The article is helpful in knowing the standards for teachers in the No Child Left Behind Act.

A provision in the No Child Left Behind Act is that teachers must me the standard of being "highly qualified." The authors argue that the provision is necessary, important, and achievable. Teacher qualifications can greatly affect the process of student learning. The authors suggest certain Federal initiatives that can be put in place to ensure all children have highly qualified teachers no matter the district or state. The article is helpful in knowing the standards for teachers in the No Child Left Behind Act.

The article offers views on the debate over the legalization of marijuana for medical uses in the U.S. It says that the issue over marijuana access to medical treatment rests solely upon the power between states and the federal government. People have challenged the states for legalization of medical marijuana. This is another article that challenges the states in their medical marijuana reform laws. Men and women throughout the US challenge states authority over medical marijuana legalization. This debacle creates uproars and give me evidence of peoples push for reform laws and a changing society.

Expansion of the internet and market innovation have lead to national economies and the deregulation of banking with a changing economy. In an ever changing economy like the United States individuals must constantly keep updated and improve their level of financial literacy, be aware of changes in personal finances and demography and obtain current knowledge of mortgage lending practices. Financial literacy programs such as first time homebuyer programs, basic financial literacy programs, and savings initiatives have been established through private and public funding to increase the financial literacy of the public. The effectiveness of some of these programs has not been concluded, however, individuals have stated that after completing the programs they felt much more confident in making investments.