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An Analysis Of School Principals' Perceptions Of Change And The Implications For Dual Language Program Success
(Education, 2011-10-11)The primary purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between principals' view of Dual Language program implementation as a First-Order or Second-Order Change and variables of administration experience, ... -
Accountability In Texas: Predicting District Ratings Based On Indicators
(Education, 2012-04-11)The major purpose for the study was to determine if a relationship existed between district ratings, as assigned by the Texas Education Agency, and population groups, funding, and class size. The variables utilized for ... -
" . . . But The Light's Better Here," He Said: Mischance, Misapplication, And Misdirection In Data-driven Applications
(Education, 2013-03-20)The primary purpose of this study was to provide quantitative data on the use of released Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exams as benchmark test instruments in a sample population. Teachers have expressed ... -
Exploring College Readiness: The Role Of Dual Credit And SES On College Persistence And Student Success
(Education, 2013-03-20)Texas' 2006 House Bill 1, which required all high schools in Texas to provide students with the opportunity to earn a minimum of 12 hours of college credit prior to their graduation beginning the fall of 2008, changed the ... -
Rural Principals' Perspectives Of Social Justice Leadership In Schools
(Education, 2013-03-20)This qualitative study explores how principals who are leaders for social justice in rural high schools perceive student diversity, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) students, and if, ... -
Academic Optimism And Academic Success: An Explanatory Case Study
(Education, 2013-03-20)Increasing student academic achievement continues to be a national call to action. Early student academic success can help prepare future citizens to be college and workforce ready. One construct, academic optimism (Hoy, ... -
Motivation For Academically Gifted Students In Germany And The United States: A Phenomenological Study
(Education, 2013-03-20)Recent trends toward globalization have engendered interest in comparative educational systems, pointing toward more fundamental change beyond the current focus upon accountability measures. This phenomenological study ... -
Teachers' Orientation To Teaching And Their Perceived Readiness For 21st Century Learners
(Education, 2013-03-20)In a 21st century world where students will need mastery of both core subjects and applied skills, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the congruence of teachers' orientations to education and the 21st ... -
Transformational Leaders Wanted: Dallas Independent School District's Aspiring Principals Program
(Education, 2013-03-20)The purpose of this research was to explore and describe the development, implementation, andimpact of the Dallas Independent School District's (ISD) Aspiring Principals Program. This study of principal preparation has ... -
The Relationship Between Teachers' Sense Of Efficacy And Perceptions Of Principal Instructional Leadership Behaviors In High Poverty Schools
(Education, 2013-07-22)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between teacher perceived principal instructional leadership behaviors and teacher self-efficacy in high poverty schools. Data on these variables was gathered using ... -
Urban Underrepresented Minority Students In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math: An Analysis Of The Differences Between Developmental Assets And Academic Achievement
(Education, 2013-07-22)The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the developmental assets and academic achievement of urban underrepresented minority male and female students in a specialized science, technology, ... -
High School Principal Transformational Leadership Behaviors And Teacher Extra Effort During Educational Reform: The Mediating Role Of Teacher Agency Beliefs
(Education, 2013-10-23)Transformational leadership has been shown to affect organizational commitment, capacity development, and performance. However, these relationships have received very little attention in schools, especially high schools ... -
Exploring Principals' Perceptions Of Characteristics, Practices, And Programs That Influence College Readiness For Low Socioeconomic Students In Smaller Texas High Schools: A Delphi Study
(Education, 2013-10-23)The purpose of this study was to investigate characteristics, practices, programs, and other factors of smaller Texas high schools that are successful at producing college-ready low-SES graduates. The analysis of the data ... -
The Effect Of Tonality And Rhythm On Memory Recall In Elementary General Education Classrooms: A Quasi-experimental Study
(Education, 2013-10-23)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of rhythm and tonality on an academic memory task by comparing three different treatment conditions: a poem, a rhythmic chant (or rap), and a melodic rhythm (or song). ... -
Educator Perceptions Of The Use Of Power And Student Responses To The Use Of Power At A Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP): One Texas Perspective
(Education, 2014-03-12)This study was conducted to reveal educator perceptions of the uses of power and student responses to that power at the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) in one suburban Texas school district. The study ... -
Factors Of Attrition In Cohort Doctoral Education: A Self Determination Theory Perspective
(Education, 2014-03-12)Attrition rates, completion rates, and time to degree are the key areas researchers have sought to examine influencing factors and patterns of behavior that describe the departure process of students in doctoral study. ... -
An Analysis Of The Professional Self-esteem Of Texas Teacher Educators
(Education, 2014-03-12)Increased pressures from a multitude of sources have directly impacted all educational institutions. A predicted shortage of qualified teachers over the next decade means it is crucial that new teachers remain in the ... -
A Qualitative Analysis Of Mexican-immigrant Mothers' Involvement In A High-performing Low-income Elementary School
(Education, 2014-03-12)This qualitative study explores how low-income first- and second-generation Mexican-immigrant mothers, the largest sub-group of the Latino population, support the academic success of their children who are in a low-income ... -
Teacher Attitudes And Perceptions Of The Influence Of Professional Development On Minority Student Achievement In Reading
(Education, 2014-03-12)This qualitative study is written from a phenomenological standpoint using Van Manen's (1990 ) hermeneutic lived experiences of the participants. Fourth grade teachers from a large urban school district in the southwestern ... -
Investigating Student Engagement In Mathematical Conversation: Teacher Questions Eliciting Student Responses
(Education, 2014-07-14)Mathematics educators advocate that K-12 teachers should create classrooms where students are engaged in conversation about mathematical ideas. However to achieve these goals, it is important that teachers understand how ...