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1			The dramatic increase in the number of prescriptions for Ritalin due to the large increase in the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD has sparked considerable controversy, particularly among parents. What are the pros and cons surrounding the use of Ritalin? http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofax/ritalin.html http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_ritalin_hhg.htm
2			Much has been made of means of altering curricula, lowering student/teacher ratios, and providing special programs for varying groups of students as means of enhancing the high school experience. A classmate who will be student teaching in a program for gifted students has asked you what types of educational experiences and career-planning opportunities would be appropriate for a gifted child. What is your response and why? http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/career_planning.html http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/resources/identification/careerplanning.html
3			Some have argued that larger schools are better because they offer greater curricular and extracurricular opportunities to students. Others have noted that smaller schools provide a more personalized instructional atmosphere that benefits students. What are the major issues that a school board should address when considering concerns over school size? http://eric.uoregon.edu/publications/digests/digest113.html http://industryclick.com//magazinearticle.asp?magazinearticleid=32975&mode=print