This qualitative study utilized a framework of Love to reconceptualize the ways in which two Mexican-American families raised their young children through Trump Era politics, specifically regarding sociopolitical issues related to (im)migration and Im . . .

For this study, the researcher sought to gain further insight into the higher education aspirations of the Salvadoran population living in the United States. Utilizing a qualitative, narrative inquiry research method, the researcher conducted semi-str . . .

The aim of this research was to test the Shame Resilience Theory (SRT) in a higher education setting by replicating specific processes of the Difference-Education Intervention (DEI). The literature reviewed in this study examined four non-cognitive sk . . .

Public school teachers are required to have specialized training to appropriately address discipline problems and foster positive school culture. Despite good intentions, many teacher-training initiatives fall short of creating an unbiased school atmo . . .

There is a continuous increase in the English Language Learner (ELL) population in the United States contributing to a growing achievement gap. The ELL population in California is higher than the rest of the nation but California ELL students continue . . .

A disproportionately low number of women, despite rigorous high school preparation and evidenced interest in STEM through voluntary participation in additional coursework, declare a STEM-related college major. The result of this drop in participation . . .

As the mission of community colleges expands from access to include success it is important to understand how student services practitioners impact students. Recognizing diverse student needs coupled with inconsistent educational preparation of studen . . .

In universities across the country, White student affairs professionals have the opportunity to engage students in conversations about Whiteness and White privilege, but are they doing so? National guiding documents for student affairs professionals s . . .

Special education administrators in the state of California are responsible to ensure that high-quality education is delivered to 17,000 deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) learners each year. While all administrators must obtain specific types of credenti . . .

This study took an applied systems design approach to investigating social organizations in order to develop a synthetic perspective, one that supports pragmatism’s focus on consequent phenomena. As a case study of reaffirmation processes for four 4-y . . .

The intent of this critical ethnographic study was to identify the perceived role preschool practitioners have in the promotion of self-efficacy in children who have suffered from traumatic events. This study additionally explored the application of t . . .

The intent of the present study was to examine the teacher-student relationship as a systematic process, which was investigated in four parts; (a) teacher-held beliefs and efficacy, (b) initial impressions, (c) formed and maintained expectations, and . . .

This qualitative phenomenological study examined a better understanding of how people with four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) were able to navigate adversity, graduate college, and ultimately pursue doctoral programs. The research quest . . .

This study examined the relationships between leadership styles, self- efficacy, and team dynamics of special education teachers (SETs) working with the moderate/severe student population. Review of the literature suggests that it is common for specia . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the Student Transfer Reform Act of 2010 (SB1440) on student success. For the purpose of this study, student success metrics were identified as time to degree conferral, unit accumulation, and tran . . .

Degree completion has been a topic of debate in higher education institutions. Although efforts have been made to raise the rate of completion, the number of students completing college remains low. Low rates may lead to wasted time and money as stude . . .

In today’s competitive economy, a college education is a necessity to obtain employment in jobs that offer sustainable wages to live a comfortable life. The constant changes in technology are creating a difficult environment for employers to find a qu . . .

In light of growing concerns over increasing the number of college graduates in the U.S., particularly among traditionally underrepresented student populations, this mixed methods study evaluated the impact of service-learning on institutional engagem . . .

The transition from middle school to high school has been an ongoing challenge for schools and students. The purpose of this study were to determine if the transition programming currently in place at El Dorado High School is a having a positive effec . . .

In recent decades, student populations have become increasingly diverse and difficult to teach. Teachers were forced out of isolated classrooms to seek out solutions from their colleagues. This is when educational researchers began to study the effect . . .

Canonical correlation analysis was used to analyze data from Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2011 achievement databases encompassing information from fourth/eighth grades. Student achievement in life science/biology was c . . .

This dissertation examined perceptions of elementary district superintendents regarding professional development in the superintendency. The current challenges of the superintendency require superintendents to be more prepared than ever before and to . . .

There is limited research on how different elements of higher education institutions influence the involvement of commuter students in co-curricular activities in a positive manner. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how comm . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect a progressive behavior intervention system had on the return to home district rate, suspensions, high-level behaviors and law enforcement involvement at a small school of secondary special educatio . . .

The role of a principal in today’s schools includes demanding expectations and requires principals to lead in many different capacities in order to support student achievement. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a principal’s perceiv . . .

Due to our technologic and global based economy, the future workforce demands skilled workers with more than a high school diploma. A college degree will open more opportunities of employment and provide a higher quality of life for its recipients. Du . . .

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) advocated by the National Research Council emphasize the connections among Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. By design, NGSS is expected to replace the previous science e . . .

Superintendents of low income rural school district are challenged to close the achievement gap, specifically the disparity between classrooms. This study took the angle of looking at Equitable Classroom Practices and levels of rigor from classroom to . . .

Despite a rebounding economy and an increase in the number of available teaching positions, there is still a struggle to fill certain positions. Some of the most difficult positions to fill are traditional secondary Math and Science positions. As educ . . .

This research study analyzed the faculty perceptions of Problem Based Learning (PBL) at one state university campus. There has been an upsurge in student-centered pedagogies as empirical research has demonstrated the benefits of deeper learning, colla . . .

As the nation grows increasingly diverse, our higher education system has seen an explosion of diversity, with further increases on the horizon. But structural diversity is still not reflected in university presidencies. With further constrictions on . . .

The digital fabrication lab, or Fab Lab, at California State University, Bakersfield provided a 1-week, half-day summer program for local area middle school students. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect this summer program had on their . . .

The phenomenal growth of charter schools in urban under-resourced communities with high concentrations of minority students impacts access to effective education. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the trends toward segregation in charter . . .

California Community Colleges are instrumental to creating access to higher education for Latino males, a population of students who tend to have lower college completion rates compared to their non-Latino peers. Programs like Promise support males wi . . .

For the past few decades, policy makers and educators have been trying to address the problem of getting students prepared for the 21st-century workforce through reform efforts. Currently, there are established career academies such as California Part . . .

This exploratory study investigated the complexities of race and racial preferences in mental health as it relates to clinical decision making with African American clients. African Americans seeking mental health services face several unique barriers . . .

Hmong women today are revolutionizing their lives by entering elite professional occupations as a result of their advanced academic achievements. Because of gender roles and cultural expectations anchoring Hmong women to Hmong cultural norms and tradi . . .

The purpose of the study was to explore Deaf faculty experiences in higher education to identify the common themes related to barriers and successes. Social Phenomenology Theory and Deaf Critical Theory were used to discover common themes regarding ac . . .

The intent of this qualitative study was to better understand factors, which impacted Latin@ women’s development of resilience and how they continued their education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The participants were en . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between first-term college-level mathematics course and STEM major persistence. The study utilized data from a medium-sized, 4-year, open access, public institution on the West Coast of the Unit . . .

Appreciative inquiry (AI) is an organizational strategy first developed by David Cooperrider (1986). If followed rigorously, practitioners use the AI model to guide organizational change through a focus on building from an organization’s strengths and . . .

A mixed-methods study examined data derived from surgical technology students who participated in two sequential simulation lab practice attempts related to preoperative surgical case management skills. A comparison group and a treatment group perform . . .

Educators across the globe have researched the influence and benefits of developing positive relationships between a teacher and his or her students. It is no surprise that when students feel valued and cared for, that they will most often perform bet . . .

Deaf and hard of hearing (D/hh) students face academic challenges in the post-secondary setting due to low literacy skills and academic barriers. However, despite these challenges, little attention has been focused on mainstream faculty who teach D/hh . . .

As the Latino population continues to grow in the United States, Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSIs) continue to emerge as more Latino students continue to enroll in higher education. Despite of emerging HSIs and the growth of Latino student enrollme . . .

The purpose of this study was to research the effect of guided reading at the instructional level compared to the frustration level. A study was conducted to determine the academic growth of guided reading progress. A survey was given to the teachers . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the educational experiences of 10 high-potential foreign-born Hispanic ELL students of Mexican descent. The study focused on uncovering the participants’ experiences in the self or individual context and the co . . .

The successful transition of our veterans back into civilian life largely depends on their ability to gain employment (Rumann & Hamrick, 2010). To aid in this transition The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers education benefits to help support . . .

The Author conducted a policy analysis of the Voluntary Desegregation Policy in the Bakersfield City School District. The study was a quantitative analysis regarding compliance on reduction of high concentration of Black and Hispanic students and inte . . .

Most special education teachers work with a number of paraeducators in the classroom. Working with multiple paraeducators requires being an effective leader. If teachers are not trained to appropriately supervise paraeducators, then there is likely to . . .