The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 led to a reliance on virtual instruction. The virtual model entails a daily attendance, graded learning and assessments, an emphasis on live instruction, in- person individualized instruction, service, and assessment, an . . .

For better or worse, the expectations and assumptions of a medium as prominently addressed as those toward Comics cannot be ignored; oftentimes, in fact, these expectations can be leveraged to great effect. Take as an example Matt Fraction and David A . . .

When California published a new set of Visual and Performing Arts standards in 2019, art teachers were tasked with reexamining their current practices, and to consider ways in which students could broaden their understanding of the arts as a whole. Th . . .

Attitudes toward mental illness and mental health literacy are barriers for adolescents regarding their academics, attendance, social skills, and mental health-related issues. Prior research has shown that it is possible to improve these outcomes by u . . .

Global nitrogen (N) deposition has increased since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution due to anthropogenic influences such as the burning of fossil fuels and application of N fertilizer. Increased industrialization is expected to continue to e . . .

Poor nutrition content is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality. Low- and middle- income families have struggle to access nutritious food being this a burden to their well-being. Inefficient food portions, lack of physical activ . . .

Individuals that are on the Autism Spectrum have difficulties with daily life skills, especially those that fall in the social skills category. Some areas of difficulty are collaboration, problem solving, taking turns, controlling emotions and communi . . .

Gestational diabetes is a continuously growing issue worldwide. Controlling or preventing gestational diabetes prevent complications during pregnancy. However, as the incidence rate for gestational diabetes keeps growing each year, more pregnant mothe . . .

COVID-19 is a big threat to human mankind. The whole world is now struggling to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus. Wearing masks is a good practice that helps to control the COVID-19 effectively. From the results of China and South Korea that is cle . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine the frequent utilizations of the emergency department services by homeless adults through a systematic review of literature. The results indicated that many homeless individuals use the emergency department for . . .

Suicide remains the second leading cause of death among college-aged youth. Understanding the public health issue is not only critical but necessary because the need for interventions is evident. Also, to mitigate the issue of suicide among college st . . .

This study investigates the relationship between teacher observation as well as feedback and future lesson plan design. A single case study was utilized in order to survey teachers at one suburban high school in southern California. The purpose of the . . .

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Malaria are two diseases which place a significant socioeconomic burden on developing Portuguese-speaking African nations and other Sub-Saharan African nations. These diseases require the coordination of global e . . .

The California ELA/ELD Framework places a clear emphasis on the importance of developing written communication skills as an inherent necessity to prepare fifth graders for their next phase of their educational career. While the framework goes on to e . . .

Since distance learning models of education are growing in number and popularity, there is a need to explore leadership in a remote setting because effective school leadership is directly tied to higher student achievement in schools. The researcher p . . .

uthentic Log Files are the most valued assets in any immense or small software. Logs play a key role in ascertaining the performance of the software as per the Service Agreement. The online Streaming and Broadcasting media Industry has shown a surge i . . .

The self-checkout portal at the supermarket gives the idea to the classification of fresh fruits and vegetables. Nowadays, more self-checkout portals are added to the time saving of the customers at the supermarket. When it comes to fresh fruits and v . . .

Every day, over 400,000 paraeducators are supporting students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the United States. The purpose of this project was to create a paraeducator’s guide to academic and behavior supports, as well as concrete exa . . .

A persistent and significant equity gap exists between the academic achievement of English Language Learners and their peers in English Language Arts. Research has demonstrated the negative effects of bias on achievement within marginalized student gr . . .

A qualitative case study rich in details regarding the lived experiences of middle school boys with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) participating in a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier-II Intervention, Check-in Check-out, . . .

The following research project explored the relationship of text-to-speech technology (TTST) and students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in education. Topics investigated included how TTST supports the educational goals of students with SLD . . .

Many parents struggle discussing sexuality education with their child/children with disabilities and are typically not given the right resources to help them openly discuss this touchy topic. This project reviewed research in the areas of sexual . . .

The research case study presented aims to determine if the perceptions of students and teachers on a flipped mathematics classroom support student success. For a flipped classroom model, teachers assign lectures for students to watch as homework and c . . .

Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality with high financial costs. CLABSI is the most common complication of having a central line (Castro et al., 2020). Central lines are us . . .

Integrating technology into the curriculum can be challenging, particularly for educators who teach the lower K-2nd grades. Educators must understand what Digital Literacies are and understand the technological pedagogies to integrate into their curr . . .

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we live our lives. Schools are shut across California and students are required to learn from home. Teachers are teaching everything they can, but more can be done. If parents and teachers work together the CO . . .

Students who are of Low-Socioeconomic status continue to achieve at a lower rate than their classmates. There are many factors that contribute to this achievement gap. Contributing factors can be found in the students’ home, school or neighborhood. Fo . . .

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections within the United States with an estimated 1 million new cases of genital warts diagnosed and an estimated 35,000 people being affected by HPV-related cancer each year (CDC, 2020). With ov . . .

For the past three decades, the African American suspension rates have far outpaced Caucasian suspension rates. This is a trend which has been observed throughout various community and school settings in the United States. These facts are what leads t . . .

Exclusionary disciplinary practices used throughout the United States contribute to equity gaps, overwhelmingly affecting the achievement and trajectories of students of color, since they are disproportionately disciplined in schools. Academic achieve . . .

The over-representation of English Language Learners (ELLs) in special education continues to be an issue of inequity. Research demonstrates that when teachers use high leverage practices and are given examples of how to implement them to assist ELLs, . . .

This study is an analysis on ways Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and services support student achievement. The purpose of this study is to create a synthesis of nine SEL curricula studied from three existing SEL programs to provide positive . . .

The astounding percentages of Alaska Native American Yup’ik students performing at below, or far below proficient levels, continues to be a concern of schools and districts throughout the Southwest region of Alaska. The researcher chose to conduct a . . .

For more than a decade, English Language Learners have performed below grade level in all areas tested for federal and state accountability, and drastically lower than their English-speaking peers. Closing the achievement gap has become a major priori . . .

This qualitative case study grounded in Stevens (1993) Opportunity to Learn theoretical framework and a Cultural Proficiency lens provided the structure to analyze teacher values and behaviors as well as institutional factors affecting English Languag . . .

Mental health in the United States is a rising public health concern. There has been research on how mental health symptoms develop and on different types of mental health interventions. However, there has not been much research done for mental health . . .

Today, the health communication played a significant role during the coronavirus outbreaks. China and South Korea were first respondents to take an action against the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively succeeding with low number of cases compared to other . . .

There are multiple types of Brain Tumors, which can be difficult to evaluate that leads to unpleasant result for the patient. Thus, detection and treatment planning of the brain tumor is the most important factor in the process. Magnetic resonance ima . . .

Paraeducators are an essential component of special education programs as they serve to support students during classroom instruction, reteach and review concepts with students, provide accommodations, support behavior improvement, and assist in class . . .

Understanding the prenatal factors that contribute to asthma in children less than five years old is essential in the field of public health because asthma is a major noncommunicable disease. This study's research question was: What prenatal factors c . . .

A novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan, China and global mobility has contributed to worldwide transmission of the virus. Studies have shown that risks of serious illnesses and death from COVID-1 . . .

Background: Roughly two-thirds of American adults are classified as obese (not just over-weight), which means about two-thirds of these American adults are suspectable to many health risks related with obesity. One solution known for its high effectiv . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a Spanish Mathematic curriculum to use in a fifth grade Dual Language One-Way Immersion program. As Common Core State Standards (CCSS) exceed the cognitive demands of listening, speaking, reading and writing in . . .

Two species of invasive ambrosia beetles, collectively referred to as Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB), began to infest Southern California’s native riparian forests in 2015. An estimated 95,791 willows had died from ISHB infestation by 2017, but the c . . .

The primary focus of this investigation is to synthesize glucose (HbA1c) outcomes of community health worker (CHW) led interventions designed for Hispanic/Latinos with type 2 diabetes. This systematic literature review aimed to summarize the randomiz . . .

Jocelyn Approach was founded in July 2020 to assist our community’s children, families, and educators to succeed in the era of virtual education by creating a liaison between parents and teachers for the empowerment of our youth. Jocelyn Approach is i . . .

The aim of our project is to build an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) to help people with Asperger’s Syndrome (i.e. Asperger’s) to understand the subtle meaning and nuances in simple sentences in English. In this phase, we have attempted to use Mach . . .

Part of the Master's Project program at CSUSM, a team of MBA graduate students assessed the business viability of Mission Control Systems, a small business offering software and services in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

As sixth graders begin to navigate the academic and social challenges of middle school, it is important for teachers to offer guidance and resources for parents and caregivers to continue to support their child’s literacy development. A partnership be . . .

Food insecurity is a public health concern that is affecting college students significantly. Students today find themselves facing financial need that limits their access to food resources. California State University San Marcos has had ongoing effort . . .