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Patrick, Andrew P. "Educator Evaluation and Bilingual Education Policy| A Three Article Dissertation." Thesis, Manhattanville College, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10642032.

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<p> The time between the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and its replacement, the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, marked a period of unprecedented policy-driven education reform. Unfortunately, the major objectives of the policy were not achieved, and the very problems it sought to fix still exist. One reason for this was an overreliance on testing and test scores as a lever for change. This study’s purpose was to explore the ways in which an educational leader could bring the tools of the practitioner-scholar to bear on public policy problems worth solving. This rese

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Allen, Megan Marie. "Teacher Leadership in State Education Policy." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3015.

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There is a national call for teacher leadership, which has occurred after many education reforms have struggled due to a perceived lack of teacher involvement. The purpose of this study was to examine whether teachers felt that their involvement in education policy had impact and whether there is ample teacher expertise in education policy. The overarching research question was to appraise educator perceptions of teacher impact on state education policy. The study revealed a perceived lack of teacher impact and education expertise. The conceptual framework was based on theories of adult learni

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Lassahn, D. Eric. "A Necessary Evil?| Barriers to Transformative Learning Outcomes for Resistant Participants in Required Experiential Learning Activities." Thesis, Prescott College, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3705855.

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<p> Required experiential learning within the context of higher education is on the rise. This dissertation endeavors to expand current understandings of resistance to required experiential learning including root causes, implications, and opportunities to address and alleviate resistance. The debate regarding the merits of required service, service-learning, study abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities is examined. In addition, access to such opportunities, causes and effects of resistance that develops for some participants, and ways of addressing this phenomenon are identifie

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Anderson, Maureen. "Evaluating the Self-efficacy of Second Career Teachers and Its Possible Effects on Students in Selected Low Socioeconomic Status Public High Schools in South Western Pennsylvania." Thesis, Point Park University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10837733.

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<p> This analysis considers whether or not second-career/career-changer teachers are possibly more effective than traditional, first career teachers in teaching tasks and building relationships with students in low socioeconomic status (SES) schools. Analysis of the differences between those entering the education profession as traditional college students and those who are <i>career- changers</i> provides insight into an alternative type of diversity the latter may bring to the classroom and how that diversity might positively impact students who are not only trying to develop the knowledge a

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Carvallo, Oscar R. "Values in the hidden curriculum : an axiological reproduction /." The Ohio State University, 1995. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1375117083.

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Spruill, Regina Garrett. "Contributing Factors to Successfully Maintaining School Partnerships with External Partners." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10249722.

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<p> Human capital, financial support, and other resources are often provided to schools by private organizations such as corporations, community organizations, universities, and governments. There is a wealth of research on the benefits of public school-external partnerships (Barnett, Hall, Berg, & Macarena, 2010; Gardner, 2011; Norman, 2009, Semke & Sheridan, 2012), however, there is little information on the sustainability of public school’s external partnerships. Beabout (2010) argued that external relationships can be difficult for school leaders to establish and maintain. Si

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Schmidt, Elena S. "Determinants of Beginning Teacher Career Outcomes| Who Stays and Who Leaves?" Thesis, Temple University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10265327.

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<p> Beginning teacher attrition is a problem that exacerbates the inequity of opportunities for all students, especially for those in schools that are already challenged by poverty. This study makes use of the <i>Beginning Teacher Longitudinal Survey</i> (covering the period between 2008 and 2012) and U.S. Census data to identify which teachers leave and to explain why. Beyond that, it also offers a look into the characteristics of those teachers who stay at the same school for five years. The empirical investigation is embedded in a conceptual framework that draws from motivation and identity

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Reinking, Andrew P. "Charter School Law Components and their Effect on the Percentage of Charter School Enrollment." Thesis, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10270458.

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<p> Despite rapid expansion of charter schools since the first enabling legislation was passed in 1991 there remains little understanding of the relationship between charter school law components and their relation to the percent charter school enrollment. This study focuses on the twenty charter school law components identified by the National Alliance of Public Carter Schools as being necessary for a strong charter school law and their correlation to charter school enrollment. Results suggest that, of the twenty components, Multiple Authorizers and Equitable Access to Capital Funding are mos

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Wise, Gregory. "Critical Moral Leadership| Toward Social Justice for English Learners." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10285605.

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<p> English learners (EL) account for approximately 10 percent of American public school students and a quarter of all public school students in the state of California. This student group, while already a sizable minority, is also the fastest growing group of students across the state and nation. Therefore, ways that public school systems meet, or fail to meet, the educational needs of EL students will have an increasingly significant impact on outcomes for public school students generally. However, English learners have traditionally experienced public education in very different ways from n

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Woods, Roger Allen Jr. "Missouri Legislator and Administrator Perceptions of Federal Government Involvement in Education." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10634291.

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<p> There are very few studies on the views of school administrators and state legislators regarding federal government mandates for schools. Bolman and Deal (2015) believed people align themselves to survive and thrive in the political framework where resources are scarce, and the aspects of power and conflict inform decisions (Douglas & Mehra, 2015; Pourrajab & Ghani, 2016). This study focused on the thought processes of both school administrators who implement federal mandates and state legislators who navigate funding for federal mandates. Leaders of the political parties of Missou

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Sanders, Heidi F. "Phenomenological study of Mexican parents conceptualization of education related to student success." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3736715.

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<p> The purpose of this study is to explore the educational perceptions of Mexican parents living in the United States and how their experiences gestate Mexican student concepts of education. Additionally, the study explores the high drop-out rate among Mexican students enrolled in U.S. public education, the consequences the drop-out rate has on U.S. society, and the history and culture of Mexico that formed the environment in which Mexican parents lived their experiences. The study was administered using a qualitative, empirical, phenomenological methodology using in-depth interviews. The stu

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Tinsley, Vasanne Sheree. "The effects of role conflict, educational policy and perceived effectiveness on the job satisfaction of the elementary school counselor." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2003. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/1370.

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The study examines the relationship between role conflict, educational policy and perception of effectiveness as it relates to the job satisfaction of the elementary school counselor. The independent variables in the study were role conflict, educational policy, perception of effectiveness and counselor demographics. The dependent variable was the job satisfaction of the elementary school counselor. A quantitative survey was distributed to 114 elementary school counselors within a metropolitan Atlanta school system. Seventy-six elementary school counselors responded to the survey via U.S. mail

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Mazer, Vickie M. "Influences of Institutional Structure, Policy, and Practice on Faculty Participation in Online Teaching." Thesis, Frostburg State University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10189876.

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<p> Online education is growing in response to demands of increased access, quality, and affordability. However, implementation and expansion are often challenged by faculty resistance, due in large part to perceived lack of quality and administrative support. This case study sought to determine how the presence or absence of quality elements, as defined by the <i>Online Learning Consortium Quality Scorecard</i>, in institutional structure, policy, and practice influences (motivates or inhibits) faculty decisions to teach online at Frostburg State University, a comprehensive, public university

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Dixon-Elliott, Brionie. "The Exploration of Parent Self Efficacy and Parent Involvement in Early Education." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10843522.

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<p> In America, children from urban communities come to kindergarten lacking the basic skills in literacy to be successful learners in life (Jumpstart, 2009). Students are unprepared and parents are becoming less knowledgeable of the requirements for early education and diminished confidence in their ability to prepare and assist their children is occurring. Therefore, there is a need to understand the underlying drivers of parents’ low self-efficacy and what can be done to support them. The purpose of this case study was to develop an understanding of a means to support parents of early

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Strange, Marcia C. "Chancellor's College success coach initiative: A formative program evaluation of the Virginia Community College system's initiative from the success coaches' perspective." W&M ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618492.

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Lowe, Jeremy R. "Mandatory advanced placement participation and student achievement| An ex post facto study." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10155718.

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<p> The purpose of this quantitative ex post facto study was to determine if mandatory Advanced Placement courses improve reading comprehension scores for students; especially Hispanic students. Not only is a minority student achievement gap prevalent in American education, but also a minority opportunity gap is present for students in Advanced Placement courses. The literature review detailed educational reform in the United States to include the rise and expansion of the Advanced Placement Program via the College Board. The benefits and drawbacks of Advanced Placement were emphasized as well

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Noel-Cretian, Richard Trasima Lita Marie. "A National Study of Regional Differences in Americans' Commitment to Religious Expression and Prayer, and its Implications for the American Educational Policies| An Exploration of Feig's Explanatory Model of Attitude Formation." Thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10163298.

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<p> This study investigated the following overarching questions: Why do some Americans support religious expression and prayer in public schools while others oppose it? What accounts for the variation in support for school prayer? Previous research on this question indicated that support for religious expression and prayer in public schools varies by geographical regions in the United States, whereas Americans in some regions are more likely to support religious expression and prayer in public schools than those living in other regions. In an effort to explain this regional variation, Feig (19

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Greenan, Kathleen A. "Controlled Folding in Precisely Functionalized Polyethylenes| Designing Nanoscale Lamellar Structures for Ion Transport." Thesis, Purdue University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10790087.

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<p> This qualitative, phenomenological study explored Sexual Health Education (SHE) through the lens of 11 public school teachers who formally taught sex education. It explored the levels of comfort and barriers that educators possessed when they communicated SHE to adolescents. One community within the State of Indiana was examined. Eleven 7-12<sup>th</sup> grade educators among three school districts shared their beliefs, values, and feelings regarding SHE instruction and levels of sexuality comfort. As a result, the concept of sexuality comfort was reconstructed, and three findings emerged

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Steward, Maia Christine. "Collective Critical Conversations| Addressing Equity in Teacher Induction Programs." Thesis, San Francisco State University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10743554.

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<p> This case study explored the viability of using a Critical Friends Group (CFG) dialogue protocol within a novice teacher induction program to facilitate dialogue about equity in a diversifying suburban school setting. The study included two research questions: How do novice teachers in a suburban school district with shifting demographic diversity make sense of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities? How does an equity-focused community of practice using a dialogue protocol affect novice teachers’ praxis through their understanding of how to address issues of student equity in

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Sokolosky, Melanie. "A comparison of academic advising provided in a centralized, non-degree granting college and academic advising provided in decentralized, degree-granting colleges." The Ohio State University, 1985. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392914525.

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D'Cunha, Fidelis Teresa. "A Qualitative Case Study on the Functional Role of the Chief Mission Officer within the Organizational Structure of a Catholic Higher Education Institution: A Strategy to Preserve the Integrity of Institutional Mission and Identity." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1404776046.

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Emrick, Jessica Paige. "Understanding high school students' aspirations to go to college: role of parent, teacher, and peer expectations and students' social goals." The Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1406725187.

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White, Nicole. "Work-Family Balance| A Narrative Analysis of the Personal and Professional Histories of Female Superintendents with Children." Thesis, Marquette University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10267183.

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<p> According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (2014), 74 percent of Wisconsin’s teachers are women, while only 26 percent of Wisconsin’s superintendents are women indicating a significant disparity among the educational ranks. Studies have claimed that women are obtaining their superintendent credentials at the same rate as men, yet in the state of Wisconsin, women account for a mere 22 percent of licensed candidates. Much of the previous literature identifies this problem and rationalizes it with the gender biases that have plagued women for centuries. </p><p>

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Younger, Vicki Hollis. "The Free Speech Rights of Teachers and Social Media Policies for School Districts." Thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10245347.

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<p> Social media has permeated nearly every facet of our modern society. The influence on our culture has been beneficial but challenging. The impact of social media upon the school environment has been tremendous, yet few school districts have created policies describing its acceptable use by employees. Teachers are left feeling uncertain as to where the boundaries exist for their personal and professional use of social media and what can happen when they cross that undefined line. This dissertation examines the court cases that have influenced employment decisions for school employees and de

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Bowers, Melinda Edwards. "Why are 21st Century Students Dropping out of High School? An Examination of Causes, Effects, and Prevention." Thesis, Wingate University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10618513.

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<p> This study examines the causes, effects, and prevention strategies that influence a student’s decision to drop out of high school. Three research questions are explored: </p><p> 1. What causes 21st century high school students to drop out of high school? </p><p> 2. Why are current dropout prevention measures not meeting the needs of today’s students? </p><p> 3. What patterns emerge in participant responses to the question, “Why did you leave high school prior to graduation?” </p><p> The researcher collected data from 92 students attending orientation for the

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Cotellessa, Angela J. "In Pursuit of Polymaths| Understanding Renaissance Persons of the 21st Century." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10749910.

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<p> This phenomenological study focused on the lived experiences of modern day polymaths. The constructs of openness to experience, identity, self-directed learning, polymathy or multi-disciplinarily, and intrapersonal functional diversity were used to frame the research. The primary theoretical lens of this study is based on Identity Theory and Social Identity Theory. The inquiry focused on accomplished polymaths with careers spanning both the arts and sciences. The participants’ narratives provided insights regarding how they became polymaths and what their experiences as polymaths hav

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Gaillard, Nancy Baugh. "Balancing school safety and K-12 public school students' fourth and fifth amendment rights| Court cases from 2004 to 2015." Thesis, The University of Alabama, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10127908.

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<p> This study examines how the state and federal courts have made decisions regarding public school students’ Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights in 105 cases during the years 2004 to 2015 when school resource officers were involved. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in <i>New Jersey v. T.L.O.</i> (1985), the requirement of only reasonable suspicion, as opposed to the more stringent Constitutional standard of probable cause in school searches and seizures, has resulted in conflicting decisions how school resource officers should work with school officials. This research found that

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Spencer, Amy Jo Marie. "Leadership for School-Based Teacher Learning and Development in an Era of Reform and Accountability| A Complex Phenomenon." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13421767.

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<p> This basic interpretive study explored teacher and principal perceptions of reform and accountability and how these perceptions influenced leadership for school-based teacher development and learning. Complexity leadership theory served as the theoretical lens for the study and provided a holistic view of how reform and accountability served as tensions for enacted leadership roles both within and without the complex adaptive system of teacher learning and development. Four principals and twelve teachers participated in this study and reflected a maximum variation sample of teachers and pr

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Vallaster, Jodi Reese. "Recognizing and Supporting the Forgotten Poverty Frontier| Exploring Suburban School Poverty in Elementary Schools." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13425686.

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<p> Modern suburban school districts have experienced a significant shift in demographics over the last decade making them more diverse in race, ethnicity, income and ability level. The income diversity in suburban districts can hide pockets of significant need in the community. Due to the formulas associated with federal programs, suburban districts are less likely to receive supplemental funds to support vulnerable students. This study utilizes a case study approach and offers a unique view into the phenomenon by examining the work of a suburban school which has narrowed the achievement gap

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Boyd, Robert James III. "An exploratory study of teachers' perceptions of a discontinued direct instruction program." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10128146.

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<p> In the summer of 2011, the Studied School District (pseudonym) initiated teacher-training on the Focused Adaptable Structure Teaching (FAST) framework, a Direct Instruction model. RISE Educational Services provided the training and additional coaching continuously until the Spring of 2014. During this period of over 2 years, the FAST framework was the standard practice for delivering instruction in the Studied School District. </p><p> The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study was multi-faceted: (a) to gather recollections of implementation of the FAST framework from teachers wh

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Pirayesh, Bibinaz. "A Critical Interrogation of the Mind, Brain, and Education Movement| Toward a Social Justice Paradigm." Thesis, Loyola Marymount University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10933968.

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<p> Much attention has been given to “bridging the gap” between research and practice since neuroscience research first made claim to its potential impact in classrooms. With the inception of Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) as a new interdisciplinary field, an unprecedented opportunity to explore the educational implications of new research coming out of neuroscience has presented itself. And yet, the gap between research and practice persists while new problems arise as education looks to brain science for answers with ongoing social and academic difficulties faced by students. A

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McCray, Stephen H. "Children are the Messengers| A Case Study of Academic Success Through the Voices of High-Achieving Low-Income Elementary Students." Thesis, Loyola Marymount University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3737091.

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<p> For low-income minority and marginalized communities, American democracy’s educational mission remains unfulfilled. Student voices have provided insight into ways that schools disserve and serve students and how schools can improve in promoting academic achievement; however, academically successful low-income students’ voices—particularly those at the elementary school level—are largely excluded from the literature. Providing a platform for student voices, this qualitative, intrinsic critical case study explored six high achieving low-income students’ vi

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Young, Francine. "Identifying teachers' perceptions of professional development during the transition to Common Core Standards." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3738977.

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<p> The purpose of this hermeneutical phenomenological study was the identification of teachers’ perceptions of professional development during the transition to and implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the classroom. National reform efforts driven by an increased need for skill acquisition applicable to diverse needs in an ever-expanding global economy and increased demands for teacher accountability in the realm of student achievement requires additional teacher professional development. This study applied the constructs of social learning theory and constructivism i

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Roberson, Winfred Bowie Jr. "Cumulative Salary Indexes (CSIs)| A New Way to Look at Teacher Salaries." Thesis, University of California, Davis, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13421006.

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<p> The Davis Teachers Association has asserted that the Davis Joint Unified School District’s (DJUSD’s) beginning salary steps are lower than the starting salary steps of districts that the district competes against for the same pool of qualified teachers, and that, as a result, the DJUSD is unable to recruit high-quality teachers. Complicating this matter, the 2007–2012 recession significantly decreased the number of college graduates entering the teaching profession in California; the resulting teacher shortage makes the recruitment and retention of teachers very competiti

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Scuiletti, Frank. "Assessing the effect different state legislation has made upon overall student engagement and success in dual enrollment Huskins, learn and earn online, and concurrent enrollment (2008) in comparison to Career and College Promise (2012) programs in North Carolina community colleges." Thesis, Wingate University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10147683.

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<p> The purpose of this study was to assess the effect that different North Carolina state legislation had upon overall student engagement and success in dual enrollment Huskins, Learn and Earn Online, and Concurrent enrollment in comparison to the later Career and College Promise (CCP) dual enrollment program within North Carolina community colleges. </p><p> The questions researched in this study were the following: a. Was there a difference in completion between students who were dually enrolled in North Carolina community college programs in 2008 compared to 2012, as measured by the awar

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Bertrand, John Edward. "An exploratory study of the unexplained underachiever." The Ohio State University, 1987. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1374846539.

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Hobbs, Rodrick. "Restorative Justice Practices: A Qualitative Case Study on the Implementation and Sustainability of Restorative Practices and Its Impact on Reducing the Disproportionate Suspensions and Expulsions of Black and Hispanic Students." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2021. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=28152384.

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Black and Hispanic students continue to be excluded from the learning environmentmore than three times the rate of their White classmates. The effects of this include low student achievement, reduced chances of graduating from high school, and an increased chance of entering the school-to-prison pipeline. Restorative justice was introduced to schools and school systems as an alternative to suspension and other exclusionary practices. The purpose of this study was to examine how school personnel implement and sustain restorative justice practices to reduce the number of Black and Hispanic stude

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Abel, Kimberly. "Where Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence and Title IX Intersect." Thesis, Point Park University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10286107.

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<p> Sexual harassment and sexual violence are complex social issues and a prevalent problem on college and university campuses. College students are an “at risk” population because of their age, developmental stage, proximity to one another, and their access to social activities influenced by peer pressure, alcohol, and other drugs. In this study, the researcher examined the phenomenon of sexual harassment and sexual violence on college and university campuses in relation to Title IX legislation and guidance through the U. S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights finding

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Hickman, Barbara. "A Case Study| How a State Education Agency Leads the Implementation of Results Driven Accountability." Thesis, Northern Arizona University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10685214.

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<p> The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) was signed into law on November 29th, 1975 by Republican President Gerald Ford and as he signed it, he acknowledged that while the intent of the law was a step forward, the aspirations were complex. The law was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990, and has undergone updates and revisions roughly every five years since its inception. Despite these continual modifications, the academic and social outcomes for students with disabilities lags far behind that of their regular education peers. In 2012, the Off

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Lancelin, Davita B. "A Phenomenological Case Study of Teacher Experiences with and Understanding of Instruction Aligned to the CCSS, and their Role in Advancing Equal Educational Opportunities for Students." Thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10680580.

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<p> The opportunity for the nation’s students to secure gainful employment and economic stability is becoming increasingly tied to the attainment of postsecondary education (OECD, 2016). Student postsecondary success is tied to students’ level of college and career readiness, which can be partially attributed to the quality of education received in their K-12 studies. Current standards-based reform policy connected to the Common Core State Standards has been developed to promote college and career readiness through the provision of equitable standards for all students. The introduc

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Miller, Chris Michael. "Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction and Teacher Retention for North Texas Secondary Science Teachers." Thesis, Dallas Baptist University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10792070.

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<p> The current mixed method study explored the job satisfaction perceptions and retention plans of 241 secondary science teachers from seven North Texas school districts. For the current study, an email questionnaire was sent to seven districts across 83 secondary campuses, which included 51 middle schools and 32 high schools. The current study intended to find reasons why secondary science teachers continue to teach or decide to leave the profession. The participants’ perceptions and intentions to continue teaching were gathered through an online survey which gathered data across seven

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Felsher, Rivka Aliza. "Policy entrepreneurship| A descriptive portrait of higher education leaders." Thesis, Florida Atlantic University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10095899.

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<p> As the gap between the haves and have-nots widens, the call for reform in higher education in the United States intensifies. Policy actors, philanthropists, and academics from across the political spectrum work on various policy solutions, creating a policy environment that is complex and often contentious. Incrementalists claim that major policy reform is unlikely since unknown variables and inexplicable events can stall or dismantle policy initiatives. In such environments, policy entrepreneurs—those individuals who advocate for policy innovation, work for change, and help shape po

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Thomas, Inez D. "The impact of Georgia's revised gifted education policy on placement and instruction of gifted and talented students in the Atlanta Public School System." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2003. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/1249.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if Georgia's revised gifted education policy resulted in an increase in the number of students placed in the program for gifted and talented students. Further, the study sought to determine if significant differences occurred in the instructional program after the revised policy was implemented. This study was based on the premise that the revised policy, with its broadened definition of giftedness and changes in eligibility requirements, would result in significant increases in the number of students placed in the program. Additionally, it was theori

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Forte, Jill D. "Principal leadership style and teacher commitment in the Indiana school choice scholarship program environment." Thesis, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3742966.

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<p> Transformational leaders seek to make disciples of their followers. They strive to elevate followers to a position of empowerment in order to realize mutual goals. There is evidence that transformational leadership is effective during change initiatives. In the United States, the field of education is in constant flux as lawmakers address national educational concerns, particularly as students are compared with their peers internationally with disappointing results. Reform measures, standards-based education, and federal and state policies affect teachers, who are the leaders in their clas

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Owens, Houck Karen. "An Examination of the Relationships between Principals' Transformational Style and Teachers' Perceptions of Self-Efficacy." Thesis, Grand Canyon University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10785829.

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<p> The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to investigate if and to what extent Northeast PA middle school principals’ use of a Transformational Leadership (TL) style related to their teachers’ perceptions of self-efficacy. TL includes four specific leadership behaviors: intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, inspirational motivation, and individual consideration. The sample included 217 middle-grade teachers (4<sup> th</sup>–8<sup>th</sup>) from six middle schools in four school districts. Instruments included: the Multi-Leadership Questionnaire (M

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McGrath, Karin. "An Investigation into the Relationship Between Student Achievement and Curriculum Knowedge of Special Education Co-teachers." Thesis, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13877156.

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<p> The balance of awareness of student disabilities, providing supports and accommodations necessary for the success of special education students, and a high understanding curriculum contents is a challenge for special educators in the co-taught setting. This study investigates the effect the relationship between the number of curricula in which the special educator is co-teaching has, on student achievement. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare both the results on state mandated end of course examinations, and course grades in classrooms where the special education coteacher was re

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Conley, April L. "Teacher Perceptions of the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System and the Use of Value-Added Data as a Measure of Accountability." Thesis, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3708105.

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<p> This qualitative research study is a phenomenological exploration of teachers' understanding of and perceptions about the teacher evaluation process in North Carolina and the use of the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System (NCEES). Twenty-three teachers with varying years of experience and from six schools of varying demographics were interviewed about their knowledge and perceptions of each evaluation standard and were asked to provide examples of how they have used feedback from the evaluation process to inform their professional practices. Overall, participants had a limited unde

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Timoll, Quentina. "An Analysis of Corporal Punishment Practices in the Louisiana Public Schools." Thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3714268.

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<p> Corporal punishment is a controversial method of student discipline used in schools world-wide. There are opposing viewpoints to this practice; corporal punishment is considered as a viable means of discipline, while on the other hand, non-advocates associate corporal punishment with abuse. Currently, corporal punishment is permitted in 19 states, while 31 states have abolished corporal punishment in the school setting. The practice is most predominant in the south, which includes Louisiana. Louisiana is one of 19 states where corporal punishment is deemed legal in a school setting. </p><

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Leonardatos, Harry. "Comparing Organizational Configurations of Principal Autonomy in Finland and New York." Thesis, State University of New York at Albany, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3737834.

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<p> This exploratory study compares organizational configurations of principal autonomy in Finland and New York State. Evidence from Finnish school site visits and surveys distributed to principals in New York State and Finland is utilized to compare principal autonomy in two distinct educational settings. </p><p> The distinguishing feature of the U.S. school system is local control by school boards, which dates back to the colonial era (Wong & Langevin, 2005). This organizational setting contrasts from the educational system in Finland where the central government still holds statutory

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Dorsey, Gwendolyn C. "An Examination of the Lived Educational Experiences of Successful Latinas Currently Enrolled in a Four-Year Institution." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3738491.

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<p> This qualitative research study discovers, investigates and explores how selected Latinas make meaning of their high school experience. This study also examines whether there are any resources and/or factors that contributed to their success. The 14 participants are currently enrolled as full time students at a post-secondary institution. The researcher conducted one in-depth, semi-structured interview with each participant. Qualitative research methods (Merriam, 2009) were used to analyze what participants shared. Social capital theory was the theoretical perspective that provided the len

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