Creating an optimal learning environment has become a necessity with the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind and the Race to the Top challenge. This qualitative study was conducted to develop an understanding of the perceptions of stakeholders...
The American public high school is a unique institution that has been the focus of much public discussion and debate over the past 130 years. Much work has been done by researchers, policy makers, and educators to perfect the institution with...
Algebra Education, algebraic problem solving, Developing algebraic thinking skills, mathematics learning and instruction, mathematics Teachers' beliefs, students' cognition from arithmetic to algebraic concepts
Recently, the community of mathematics educators recognized the importance in elementary grades to think algebraically . Researchers found that students throughout elementary school have the ability of understanding...
It was the intention of this analysis to show the history behind the State of Delaware`s SEED scholarship (Student Excellence Equals Degree), to learn how many additional SEED-style programs exist nationally, and to analyze the outcome of the SEED...
case study methodology, diffusion of innovation, diffusion theory, disruptive innovation theory, management of innovation, media and entertainment industry
Traditional television broadcasters and movie studios, whose traditional businesses have enjoyed more than a half-century of little competition, are under attack from new entrants. These media sub-industries find themselves having to adapt to...
Given the predicted shortages of minority dental healthcare providers in the United States and the expanding diversity of the general population, it is important to recruit and retain an ethnically and culturally diverse allied dental workforce....
assessment, constructed response, high school assessment, Maryland, multiple choice
A quantitative study was conducted to determine whether the elimination of constructed response questions from the Maryland Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment (HSA) adversely affected students' mean scale scores. The scale scores of 656...
The landmark educational reform legislation known as the No Child Left Behind Act (2001) brought sweeping change to the educational establishment through clearly defined learning goals and equally clear consequences for poorly performing schools. ...
This dissertation examines what the staff of the Buena Regional School District knows about the practice of student grade-level retention and how they feel about the practice. The literature regarding student grade-level retention is reviewed. ...
bar-coding technology, medical error prevention, medication administration errors, medication errors
The use of bar-code medication adminstration technology is on the rise in acute care facilities in the United States. The technology is purported to decrease medication errors that occur at the point of adminstration. How significantly this...
This quantitative, causal-comparative study utilized ex post facto data to examine the impact of education support advisors (ESAs) on the discipline, attendance, and achievement of at-risk students in Grades 3-12. Fourteen education support...
The evolution of work environments has prompted an increased focus on the importance of service within industry. Today, service centered cultures exist in many industries in which high expectations are placed on employees to deliver extraordinary...
assessments, language arts literacy, reading, standardized tests, test practice, test-taking
This study examined the effectiveness of a pilot program utilizing practice standardized test questions for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in an economically disadvantaged school and evaluated the impact of the pilot program on pre- and post-test...
Although it is assumed that increasing the institutionalization (or maturity) of project management in an organization leads to greater project success, the literature has diverse views. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the...
This QUAN-QUAL, quasi-experimental, research studied the impact of a math enrichment program on student achievement. Pre and post NJ ASK test data was analyzed to determine the impact of the program on student achievement. Additionally, a student...
National Board Certification, Professional Development, Reflection
This study examined the types of teacher reflections and the changes in reflective levels as 15 candidates for National Board Certification worked through the portfolio process. This study also examined how the portfolio requirements and mentoring...
This study was designed to further investigate emotional intelligence in pre-adolescents and develop a clearer understanding of whether non-cognitive or affective factors, specifically emotional intelligence, are correlated with successful academic...
School to Careers, Special Education, Transition into Adulthood, Transition Planning
Transitioning in to adult-hood as a special needs youth can be a challenging experience for both disabled youth and their families. IDEA 2004 legislation mandates all special needs individuals receive skill development in the areas of...
Corrections, Learning Communities, New Jersey, Prison
Currently, the United States of America incarcerates 2.3 million people--more than at any time in its history. In the 1980s, due to a political shift toward support for punitive criminal justice policies, which included an expensive and expansive...
Achievement Gap, African American Males, Mathematics, Middle School
Despite a history of significant educational advancement since 1954, an overwhelming number of African American males still fall victim to academic underperformance and failure in America's schools. The persistent disparity in performance of...
