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Brown, Lori Y. "School contextual factors and the relationship to behaviors of middle school students." Thesis, Frostburg State University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10120251.

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<p> This descriptive study attempts to increase understanding of relationships between school contextual factors and the fostering of student prosocial development and reduced at risk behaviors among adolescent populations. Using an ethnographic design, the researcher gathered data from six rural public middle schools in Pennsylvania. Three schools with the greatest number of infractions and three with the fewest infractions per 100 eighth grade students represented both ends of the misconduct range and served as the study’s sample. Data were gathered through school site visits, primary

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Pinello, Craig S. "A Regression Study| Middle School Literacy Leadership Practices in Virginia." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3669715.

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<p> The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported that, in 2013, only 35% of Virginia's eighth grade students tested at or above the proficient level on the grade level assessment for reading (National Center for Education Statistics, 2013). The Virginia State Report Card, published each year by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), reported that during the 2012-2013 school year, 29% of all tested eighth grade students failed to meet expectations in reading (VDOE, 2014). The Alliance for Excellent Education (2011) reported that a large number of students leave high s

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Stephens-Allen, Joalveta A. "Administrators' and teachers' perceptions of the level of importance of the five key components of the middle school concept relative to the success of middle schools." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2002. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2006.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of administrators and teachers of the level of importance of the five key components of the middle school concept. More specifically, the study sought to determine if there was significant differences and significant relationships between the perceptions held by teachers and administrators regarding the level of importance of: (1) interdisciplinary teaming; (2) advisory programs; (3) varied instruction; (4) exploratory or connection programs; and (5) transition programs relative to the success of their middle school program. The rese

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Howard-Skipper, Joni. "Leadership that promotes teacher empowerment among urban middle school science teachers." Thesis, Capella University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3630880.

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<p> In this study, the focus was on determining leadership strategies that promote teacher empowerment among urban middle school science teachers. The purpose of the paper was to determine if leadership strategies are related to teacher empowerment. The emphasis was on various forms of leadership and the empowerment of teachers in context in restructuring the democratic structure. An effective leadership in science education entails empowering others, especially science teachers. In this regard, no published studies had examined this perspective on empowering teachers and school leadership. Th

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Teske, Kasey. "A comprehensive model of instructional leadership| The effects of middle school leadership on growth in student learning." Thesis, Northwest Nazarene University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3643087.

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<p> Using a comprehensive model of instructional leadership, this mixed-methods study investigates the relationship between the leadership of middle school principals and growth in student learning. This study also delineates specific actions performed by principals to execute research-based instructional leadership behaviors. The researcher used annual student growth data from the Idaho Star Rating System of schools to identify five middle schools of high growth and five middle schools of low growth. The researcher's newly developed comprehensive instructional leadership survey based on a 5-p

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Wheeler, Anitra. "Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Discipline." The Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1374223954.

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Morales, Albert. "Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness on the Lived Experience of Middle School Teachers." Thesis, University of Pennsylvania, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10786652.

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<p> RESEARCH PROBLEM: Educational systems find themselves in a constant state of flux with continuous restructuring and the work of teachers increasing in complexity (Hargreaves, 1998). The nature and pace of this institutional change along with the highly emotional nature of the classroom set the stage for what can become highly stressful experiences. Educational systems appear to assume, in part by virtue of its absence in training, that teachers have the requisite social and emotional competencies necessary to negotiate the emotional terrain of the classroom. The growing problem of teacher

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Hannon, Shannon. "A comparison of school structure on student achievement in K-8 and middle schools in Arizona." Thesis, Northern Arizona University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3562131.

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<p> This causal comparative study used a set of predictable variables, including school configurations, to predict student proficiency on the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test in reading and math. The school configurations were K-8 and middle school. </p><p> The researcher analyzed the 2011-2012 AIMS reading and math achievement scores of 2100 students who were enrolled in 7th and 8th grades across four different schools in two unified school districts in the American Southwest. Two schools were K-8 schools and two were middle schools. The 7th and 8th grade students fro

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Bergren, David Alexander. "The Impact of School Climate on Student Achievement in the Middle Schools of the Commonwealth of Virginia| A Quantitative Analysis of Existing Data." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3615518.

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<p> This quantitative study was designed to be an analysis of the relationship between school climate and student achievement through the creation of an index of climate-factors (SES, discipline, attendance, and school size) for which publicly available data existed. The index that was formed served as a proxy measure of climate; it was analyzed through both a hierarchical clustering method and a multiple regression.</p><p> The data used for the study was drawn from a sample of 335 middle schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and student achievement was measured using pass percentage rat

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Sheffield, Katherine L. "Military Middle School Student Classroom Turnover and Student Performance| A Correlational Study." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10689229.

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<p> Military students are a population of learners who must move several times during their service member parent's careers. Adolescents may be more affected by these frequent moves, as the moves occur during a crucial time of physical and emotional development. Social capital theory best underpins this research study, as adolescents begin to value the social capital established among peers and then become affected by the breaks in social capital as they are forced to move. The purpose of this correlational study was to examine the degree of the relationship, if any, of military middle school

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Reynolds-Perez, Cecilia Cissy. "Experiences of Middle and High School AVID Students from an Urban South Texas School District Who Played College Ready-the Game." Thesis, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10641631.

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<p> The college education gap between Latinas/os and whites has grown to 29 percentage points (Kolodner, 2017). I am a product of this gap. As a high school principal, I believe the solution to this problem lies within the creative minds of school principals/leaders. When a resource was not available to address the college readiness gap at my campus, I created one. The resource I created is <i>College Ready-the Game</i>. You can create one too! </p><p> The purpose of this qualitative study is to discover the experiences of middle and high school AVID students who played <i>College Ready-the

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Belcher, Walter James. "An Examination of Middle School Readiness Variables for Students from Two K-5 Elementary Sending Schools in Missouri." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3734150.

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<p> The transition process from elementary school to middle school has created numerous obstacles for all stakeholders. Early adolescents encounter emotional and physiological challenges as their bodies mature (Lester, Waters, & Cross, 2013). These challenges have a major impact on the academic achievement of the students (Musoleno & White, 2010). There is a direct connection between a student’s successes in middle school and how well the student will do in high school, making the transition process even more important (Andrews & Bishop, 2012). The purpose of this study w

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Reeves, Lori Ann. "A study of teachers' perceptions of the association between school violence and selected independent variables in a sample of elementary, middle, and high schools in a large urban school district." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 1997. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2311.

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The specific problem this research studied is teachers’ perceptions of factors that are associated with school violence in selected elementary, middle, and high schools in a large urban school district. Seven independent factors were selected for this study. They are: presence of security guards, presence of metal detectors, presence of gangs, mass media, family composition, student socioeconomic status, and antiviolence programs. The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' perceptions of the association between school violence and selected independent variables in a large urban school

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Rubio, Armando. "Student misconduct and isolation from the school environment| A study of student, teacher, and administrator perceptions of school discipline at an urban middle school." Thesis, California State University, Los Angeles, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3681018.

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<p> The study focused on school discipline and climate while exploring differences in perceptions of students, teachers and administrators about school discipline in an urban middle school. The data shows that participants experienced and observed the application of multiple disciplinary practices that resulted in the issuance of student removal from the instructional environment. The use of prevention, intervention and responses to misbehavior are all analyzed. Recommendations for improvement include the implementation of restorative justice and social skills curriculum.</p>

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Nicholson, Helain D. "Middle School Educators' Best Practices for Integrating Technology in Education| A Descriptive Case Study." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10928856.

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<p> Effectively integrating technology into the educational system is paramount to the continued success of the U.S. educational system. Not meeting the needs of students can be detrimental to the continued growth and competitiveness of the United States. Educational systems must reflect the rapid changes in society and the way students communicate, socialize, and think. K-12 educational leaders have an increasing interest in understanding how to equip students with 21st-century skills designed to enhance their ability and willingness to become productive and knowledgeable citizens. This quali

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Baylis, Juvinell. "Promoting Inclusive Schools: A Case Study of Leadership Experiences of the Middle School Chairpersons for Special Education Service." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/937.

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Federal and state guidelines direct students with disabilities to the least restrictive environment (LRE). The inclusion of students with disabilities in the LRE (general education) has been an issue for many public schools. In an effort to promote inclusive education for students with disabilities, many special education teacher--chairpersons experience opposition from the general education teacher and their administrator regarding LRE placement. The purpose of this qualitative case study, grounded in the theory of leadership, was to examine the leadership experiences of chairpersons of speci

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Briggs-Crispin, Debi. "Reveal, empower, and inform| A co-inquiry study of student engagement conducted by middle school students and their principal." Thesis, Lewis and Clark College, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10000445.

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<p> The problem of middle school disengagement has intrigued and bewildered educators and researchers for years, revealing various contributing factors and possible theories (Eccles, Lord, & Roeser, 1996; Eccles & Midgley, 1989; Pintrich & De Groot, 1990; R. M. Ryan & Deci, 2002). Despite numerous research studies and various recommendations, disengagement still persists. A gap in the literature exists regarding the inclusion of student voice aimed at surfacing contributing factors. This qualitative co-inquiry study addresses this gap by examining adolescent academic disengagem

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Gallucci, Richard. "A world both big and small| Understanding urban middle school teachers' sense of self-efficacy in an era of accountability." Thesis, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10118456.

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<p> This explanatory case study seeks to understand the nature of middle school educators’ self-efficacy in an urban public school district during an era of accountability. The study was conducted in a progressive school district, known as OakRidge Pubic Schools. A sequential mixed methods design with a participant-selection model variation was employed. The study identified teachers’ level of self-efficacy via the Teacher’s Sense of Efficacy Scale (Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy, 2001), a quantitative survey used to determine high and low self-efficacy focus groups. Duri

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Osbourn, Jerold C. "Factors that Influence K-8 Educators in Regard to Teacher Retention." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13425867.

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<p> The purpose of this study was to contribute to the understanding of teacher retention by researching factors that influence veteran teachers to remain in Missouri’s K-8 school districts. School districts all across the nation face the daunting task of improving student achievement in the face of teacher shortages, especially in rural areas and in hard-to-staff content fields such as math and science (Carver-Thomas & Darling-Hammond, 2017; Harrington, 2017). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the researcher sought to articulate the core perceptions of superintendents and veteran

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Fiermonte, Karen Juliet Grysko. "A Quantitative Analysis of Algebra I in Grade Eight and the Impact on Academic Performance in a Large, Urban, New Jersey Public School District." Thesis, Saint Peter's University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10978505.

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<p> For most American High School students, taking algebra in high school has always been a rite of passage. Traditionally, Algebra I has long been a ninth-grade student's first experience with higher-level mathematics. To maintain a competitive edge in a global economy, numerous school districts in the United States have rearranged mathematics curricula to relocate algebra down to the middle school. Placement in eighth grade algebra provides students with an opportunity for rigor and higher levels of attainment in mathematics coursework by the completion of grade twelve. The effectiveness of

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Fortney, Valerie J. "An exploration of factors that influence student engagement in science." Thesis, Southern Connecticut State University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10228494.

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<p> The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence student engagement in science. Increases in student engagement positively correlate to improved student achievement. This study targeted the lack of clarity regarding the relationships between the complexity of instructional objectives, teacher self-efficacy, past achievement, student grade level, and student engagement. This correlational design method uses a quantitative approach that includes observations of student engagement levels and a student self-report survey of engagement, as indicators of student engagement leve

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Buenaventura, Ronald S. "Emerging perceptions and perspectives of Filipino American middle school students." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3643008.

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<p> The purpose of this study is to explore (a) issues perceived by Filipino American middle school students in the Los Angeles area of Southern California as having an adverse impact on their educational experience and cultural identity; (b) ways in which students have personally mediated these issues; and (c) student perspectives related to the types of programs and activities believed to have the most positive impact on the educational experience and cultural identity development of Filipino American middle school students. </p><p> The middle school experience within the Los Angeles area

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Lilly-Warner, Regina Madeline. "Opinions of parents, students, and other educational stakeholders in one urban setting toward middle level education /." Access Digital Full Text version, 1996. http://pocketknowledge.tc.columbia.edu/home.php/bybib/12027492.

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Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1996.<br>Includes tables. Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Frank L. Smith Jr. Dissertation committee: Jeannette E. Fleischner. Sponsor: Frank L. Smith, Jr. Dissertation Committee: Jeannette E. Fleischner, . Includes bibliographical references (leaves 160-167).

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Acuna, Kym. "An action research study of Mexican teachers' and administrators' experiences in developing and implementing a service learning program." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3556869.

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<p> The purpose of this study was to examine the High Tec Middle School teachers' and administrators' knowledge of the service learning model upon which the school's service learning program has been based, their views regarding their role in student character formation through service learning, and the teachers' feelings of ownership regarding the service learning program. </p><p> 1 overarching research question and 3 sub-questions were explored. The overarching question was: How do teachers and administrators at High Tec Middle School experience service learning? 3 sub-questions that aided

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Mitchell, Viola T. "Departmentalized or self-contained| The relationship between classroom configuration and student achievement." Thesis, California State University, Fullerton, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3573280.

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<p> The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if classroom configuration—departmentalized and self-contained—is related to the academic achievement of Grade 6 students in a large urban school district as measured by California Standards Test (CST) scores in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) when controlling for prior academic achievement, language, and gender. To this end, existing CST scale scores for the years 2010-2012 were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regressions which allowed the researcher to determine the unique contribution classroom configur

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Lay, Debra J. "Exploring how teachers' personal experiences with childhood bullying influence their response to student bullying." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3570206.

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<p> The results of the study provided a unique perspective of 20 teachers and how their personal childhood bullying experiences influenced their response to student bullying. Teachers who participated in this study acknowledged that they had a heightened awareness of student bullying, felt their positive attitude was due to their Olweus training as well as a sensitivity towards students who are bullied, indicated that they were aware of the negative impact on their self-esteem, and identified the role empathy played in their response to student bullying. The question of self-efficacy in fourte

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Butcher, Anne Catherine. "The Relationship Between Principal Leadership and Improving Achieving Status in Secondary Schools| A Multiple Site Case Study." Thesis, University of Arkansas, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3617554.

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<p> For all that is revealed in the research literature identifying and describing traits and behaviors exhibited by principals who make a positive difference in student learning, many schools are still failing. With all we know, how does this continue to happen? The goal of this study was to develop theory to expand and enrich the existing research by defining and describing what three successful principals—a middle school and two junior high schools—did to turn their failing schools around and positively influence the levels of student achievement in their respective schools. </p

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Williams, Logan Bruns. "College knowledge: Addressing college with middle school students." Scholarly Commons, 2014. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/73.

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Obtainment of a college education has been a prevalent issue in America for decades. Much research has been performed to support the claim that college access is important in high school. A recent report from the US Department of Education indicates that only 59% of students graduate from high school, and only 29% of high school graduates successfully complete college. Failure of students to enroll in college and the tendency of students to enroll but fail to complete college can be attributed to a lack of college readiness resources. This begs the following question: is high school too late t

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Leffler, Scott W. "Roseville Middle School technology education comparison." Menomonie, WI : University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2004. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2004/2004lefflers.pdf.

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Hart, Rodas Paula. "A comparative analysis of middle level teacher preparation and certification in California." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10000446.

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<p> The young adolescent learner is in a unique and distinctive phase of development, and as such requires a developmentally responsive educational program delivered by specially prepared middle level educators. The purpose of this qualitative mixed methods study was to compare current California policies for middle school teacher licensure and preparation programs with the most recent research on young adolescent development. A second purpose of this study was to investigate the design and implementation of middle school specific teacher preparation programs in California in relation to the

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Newman, Adina. ""Let There Be Light!"| Teaching about Religion, the Nexus with Character Education, and Implications for Upper Elementary/Middle School Students." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10841054.

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<p> Since 9/11, the repercussions of religious intolerance have reached center stage, highlighted by religious hate crime statistics, governmental policies, and documented cases of increased anxiety. Religious illiteracy is also highlighted as a phenomenon across the American landscape. Conceptual arguments hold that knowledge of other religions can promote religious tolerance through intercultural discourse and understanding, elements of a proper civic education. Beyond a practical gap between religious intolerance in the United States and the educational measures taken to resolve the issue,

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Ralston, Thomas W. "Stakeholder Perceptions of the Implementation of Project-based Learning in Pennsylvania Middle Schools." Youngstown State University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1409927297.

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Frederick, Sandra. "Fully Practicing the Middle School Concept: A Phenomenological Study of Virginia Middle Schools Re-Designated III As A School To Watch." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3546.

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the perceptions of school staff as to the best practices utilized in successful middle schools. The researcher used the framework of This We Believe and the School To Watch application process to determine schools worthy of the study. Each school must have been designated three times or more as a School To Watch. Three schools were selected for the study that were each in three different school divisions and three different geographical regions in Virginia. The researcher went to each site to conduct interviews with participants. Fifteen int

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Smith, AnneMarie Kestner. "Culture and Middle School Reform| From Stalled to Cruising. A Case Study of a Leadership Team's Journey Implementing Middle School Reform." Thesis, The George Washington University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10076078.

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<p> Academic and behavioral success in middle school is a predictor of academic and behavioral success in high school. How best to provide a developmentally responsive education to students at the middle level is a challenge that American educators and policymakers need to address (Jackson et al., 2000). This case study provides an understanding of the unique organizational structures and school culture that contributed to a diverse school’s fostering and sustaining the goals of a middle school reform initiative designed to contribute to students’ academic and behavioral success.

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Marks, Deborah Evans. "A Study of Two Leadership Styles and School Cultural Norms in Small Middle Schools." VCU Scholars Compass, 2002. https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/5209.

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The purpose of this study was to explore and compare small, public middle school principals’ and middle school teachers’ perceptions of the leadership style exercised by principals in these schools. The study also investigated the relationship between the principals’ and teachers’ perceptions of the principals’ leadership style as well as the principals’ and teachers’ perceptions of the presence of the 14 school cultural norms in their school cultures. The sample used in this study included building principals and their instructional staffs from 32 small, public middle schools across the Commo

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Spence, Jenevee. "How Factors of School Leadership, School Culture, and Teachers’ Perceptions Influence Parental Engagement in Two Title I Urban Middle Schools: Implications for Educational Leaders." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2018. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cauetds/112.

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify how the select factors of school leadership, school culture and teachers’ perceptions influence parental engagement in two Title I Urban Middle Schools. This study investigated the strategies and programs that have an impact on parental engagement to determine how these can be used to improve parental engagement in Title I Urban Middle Schools. In order to accomplish the goal of this qualitative study, two Urban Title I Middle Schools from a large school district in the Southeastern United States were selected. This research design provided

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Hanson, Marcus John. "The Influence of Social Capital Through Social Relations| Student Engagement in a Middle Upper Class High School." Thesis, University of Redlands, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3637601.

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<p> This dissertation examines the influence of social capital through social relations on student engagement. Specifically, it examines how the resources of social capital through the social relations developed with a group of high school students may have influenced their engagement in school. A narrative inquiry method was used to elicit the voices of students, teachers, administrators, community members, and parents belonging to an advisory group. Open interviews were conducted with participants so they could freely express their insights concerning the influence of social capital through

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Hitchman, Ryan Patrick. "Practices middle school principals in large school divisions located within the Commonwealth of Virginia employ during the supervisory process." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/52707.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the practices middle school principals employed during the supervisory process. This qualitative research study examined the practices middle school principals followed during the pre-observation process, observation process, and post observation process. The study also detailed how the data collected from formal observations and classroom walk-through observations was utilized by middle school principals. Due to the increasing number of responsibilities and mounting pressure to provide quality teacher supervision, the practices employed by middle sc

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Garofalo, Austin E. "Teaching the Character Competencies of Growth Mindset and Grit To Increase Student Motivation in the Classroom." Thesis, New England College, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10119261.

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<p> This study examined whether teaching character competencies of growth mindset and grit in advisory to middle school students increases motivation in the classroom. The problem being addressed is the perceptions of teachers that student motivation has decreased over time, and the significance is benefits derived from the ability to increase motivation. A mixed methods approach with an action research design is used for collecting data before, during, and after delivery of the lessons/interventions, from self-reports, surveys, and journals, and the qualitative data augments findings of quant

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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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Byrd, Stenette III. "Middle school students' participation in extracurricular activities: Relationships to school identification and achievement." W&M ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539618632.

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This study sought to build on existing research in the areas of student extracurricular activity participation, school identification, and improvement of student achievement. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of extracurricular activity participation and school identification upon one another and their combined and individual contributions to the goal of student achievement.;The study was conducted using archival data from the 2009-2010 school year along with data from a survey that target extracurricular activity participation and school identification. Data were analyzed

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Buckner, Marjorie M. "Parents' Expressed Educational Dissent in Middle School Education Systems." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/comm_etds/38.

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Hoy and Miskel (2008) and Weick (1976) conceptualize schools as organizational systems of which parents comprise part of the organization. Specifically, parent involvement includes such behaviors as assisting students with homework, participating in policy decisions, and providing feedback (Barge & Loges, 2003). Parent involvement is largely championed in K12 education and particularly in middle schools (e.g., Coalition of Essential Schools, 1993; Texas Education Agency, 1991). In fact, both parents and teachers value building positive parent-teacher relationships (Kalin & Steh, 2010) and may

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Devoe-Townsend, Allyssa. "Impact of a parent coordinator on family involvement in a middle school /." Staten Island, N.Y. : [s.n.], 2005. http://library.wagner.edu/theses/education/2005/thesis_edu_2005_devoe_impact.pdf.

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Tang, Ying. "Comparative Study of School and Science Teacher Technology Leaderships in High and Middle Schools in the United States and China." UNF Digital Commons, 2016. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/623.

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Researchers found that various schools took different technology leadership approaches and that school leadership practices were empirically associated with outcomes for teacher performance and student learning. To date, few studies systematically examined the salient aspects of school technology leadership (STL) and science teacher technology leadership (STTL), and the effects of country and grade-level on school and science teacher technology leaderships. A comprehensive technology leadership model was lacking for secondary school science education. Therefore, this research study focused on

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Moore, Kashara S. "The relationship between educational achievement and educational aspirations for Latino middle and high school students." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3708289.

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<p>Almost one-third of the students attending public high schools in the United States dropout of school each year with Hispanic students being a significant percentage of the students failing to graduate. While, this is a national problem, there is a variation in the rates in which specific ethnic/racial groups are dropping out of school with Hispanics (36.5%) dropping out at a higher rate than Asian (8.6%) and White (19%) students. This study analyzes the group difference between Latino students' educational aspirations and academic achievement during eighth and 10<sup>th</sup> grade, as wel

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Tellez, Julio C. "Perceptions Regarding the Use and Experience of Information and Communication Technology from Female Students in a Catholic Middle School." Thesis, Loyola Marymount University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3591123.

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<p> Despite advancements in the search of equity, females still struggle to find acceptance in the field of information and communication technology. Research indicates that differences in perception of ability of ICT use begin to manifest in the middle school level. This mixed methods study explored the experiences and perceptions of 46 middle school females and males to expose possible influential factors about the use of ICT by females. The dissertation study occurred in two phases. The first phase involved a survey that was given to the entire middle school. Data from the survey provided

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Metzger, Nancy. "Educating for Belonging| Place-based Education for Middle School Students." Thesis, Prescott College, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1538942.

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<p> This case study examines the effect of a yearlong place-based educational project on a single class of middle school students aged 11-14 at a public charter school in Santa Rosa, California. Of particular interest in this case study was the development of the concepts of belonging and place through the perceptual lens of the middle school student and through the vehicle of place-based education. This study utilizes qualitative methods including participant observation, interviews and pre and post surveys. The findings of this study suggest that the outdoor environment was very engaging f

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Smith, Vivian Carole. "EASING THE TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/183987.

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The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the transition from middle level education to high school, focusing on the 8th to 9th grade transition into a four-year high school. The experimental hypotheses were designed to answer the following questions: (1) What are the transitional effects on the early adolescent self-image? (2) What is the impact of age upon transition? (3) What information can be gained relative to intensity and duration of transition effects? (4) How can the information gained be used to ease the transition from middle level education to a four-year high scho

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Eatinger, William M. "A middle school physical education curriculum guide." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1991. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/832.

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McQuestion, Rebecca J. "How School Administrators Respond to Teacher Affect." Thesis, University of California, San Diego, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10133828.

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<p> The teacher-student relationship is a vital component to the social, emotional, and academic growth of students. Nationwide the one constant in teachers’ classrooms are the observations by administrators. Administrators play a supporting role for students and teachers in our modern educational system. </p><p> The present case study examined four middle schools in a school district in Southern California. Four principals, four assistant principals, six teachers, and one superintendent of human resources were interviewed. Classroom observations with administrators were also conducted

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