This research study examined the success rates of students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in different educational settings. With the introduction of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) the practice of inclusion has brought more students . . .

There are major issues with retaining qualified special education teachers leaving the field of special education at higher rates than any other educational position. This study used a mixed-methodology approach by surveying and interviewing special e . . .

This research study examined the impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and how those programs affect academic achievements, behavior and attitude towards learning, and mental health and well-being, contributing to readiness to learn with . . .

The purpose of this study is to see if social emotional learning will improve student and teacher relationship. Most research looks at the effects of restorative practice, yet, during the implementation, specific aspects such as social emotional learn . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate the benefits and barriers to early childhood inclusion for children with special needs at one school site. A review of research literature indicated that there are many benefits to inclusion for children wi . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of a diverse student population on the impact that standards-based grading has on learning. The participants were seventy-three ninth grade students in a large, public comprehensive high school i . . .

As part of a study investigating students’ misconceptions in math, 3rd/4th grade teachers were asked to describe how they identify their students’ misconceptions and how they would respond to some hypothetical situations involving student misconceptio . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore social-emotional needs and supports of the modern middle school student. This period of early adolescence is ripe with change and challenge and this greatly impacts academic readiness and achievement in the cla . . .

Though statistics show that children who are able to Reclassify as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) achieve at or above the same academic level as those who are English Only learners, the same data show that those who fall in to the Long Term English . . .

Standards that determine what teachers are required to teach have been changing rapidly, however the grading systems that teachers use to evaluate a student's progress towards these standards have remained stagnant. This research project evaluated cur . . .

Chronic absenteeism plagues many districts, schools and charter schools across the United States. When a child is absent more than ten percent of the school year, regardless of the absence being excused or unexcused, that is considered chronic absente . . .

Since the introduction of the Common Core Standards in the United States, the nature and practice of education has been shifting. As a result, many traditional classroom practices have been scrutinized and deemed no longer appropriate. One of these is . . .

There are two tenets that form the foundation of this research study: the primary purpose of education is to prepare the student for the real world, and the real world is continuously in a state of change as it adapts to the interests and needs of tho . . .

Lack of a culturally relevant education in a southern California community demonstrates the need to determine best practice criteria to improve outcomes for Native American high school students, who are suspended more than peers and score well below d . . .

An achievement gap exists for English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States. As educators work to narrow this gap, it is important to consider the additional barriers to learning ELLs face due to racism, socioeconomic status, language, and acc . . .

In the increasingly technological world we inhabit, mathematical literacy is more important than ever for individual and national success. Unfortunately, we are failing to adequately prepare students for success in mathematics. The purpose of this stu . . .

The purpose of this journal is to report on results from research conducted from a survey done in person. The research focuses on high school students both in and out of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. Students were asked . . .

The purpose of this study is to examine teacher perceptions of professional development in private Catholic schools. The participants were a group of four hundred seventy-four educators from forty-three schools in a large Catholic diocese in southern . . .

There is a strong need to provide instructional support for long-term English learners throughout California. Every year English learners (ELs) and long-term English learners (LTELs) are faced with taking the English Language Proficiency Assessment of . . .

A study was completed to determine if an intervention designed by Jo Boaler, of Stanford University, would work with struggling students in mathematics. Often times students struggle with mathematics more than any other subject in school. These strugg . . .

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) is increasing (Maenner, et al., 2020) and the number of students eligible for special education under the category of autism is rising (U.S.Department of Education, 2017). Given these trends, this stu . . .

It is widely held that America is made of diverse populations. In this regard it is imperative that American schools provide a culturally sensitive education. Without the tenets of a culturally sensitive education, marginalized populations experience . . .

Student achievement is of the highest concern to the stakeholders of the U.S. educational system. School reform not only heavily depends on teachers, but their belief in their own ability to influence student achievement, otherwise known as teacher ef . . .

This study investigates the perceptions of middle school English Language Arts teachers within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in one district. The purpose behind the study is to determine if teacher perceptions aligned to research findings o . . .

The expectations and norms of a school shape the school climate. When a student does not meet behavioral expectations, a school leader may assign suspension as a consequence. Literature reveals that suspensions are harmful to students, and school lead . . .

Explored through a qualitative narrative with rich details regarding the lived experiences of students in an alternative setting, the researcher used Attachment Theory (AT) and Self- Determination Theory (SDT) as the framework lens for the study of th . . .

This study looks at teachers attitudes about how they implement Mastery Learning and Grading in their classroom. Current research reveals that using Mastery Learning strategies in the classroom can increase student achievement when compared with a tra . . .

The missions of most early college high schools center around closing the achievement gap for students underrepresented in higher education – low-income, first-generation collegegoers, and people of color. Unfortunately, these same students often time . . .

The school selected for this case study, Lake View High School (LVHS), currently employs many aspects of personalized learning which prompted an investigation to identify the parent’s perceptions of personalized learning. This research explores the va . . .

Studies have made it clear poor attendance results in reduced academic performance. Since the new standard of measuring engagement for students in California schools includes chronic absenteeism data, rather than merely average daily attendance, many . . .

This study explores the effects of participation in professional learning communities on the instructional programs of teachers. Using, as a guide, the works of Hattie, Marzano, and DuFour in addition to other smaller studies, it explores to what exte . . .

The research case study presented aims to determine the extent teachers can use strategic planning methods to improve and better advocate for their arts program. Teachers may feel more empowered by their educational leaders if given quality time to co . . .

Academic achievement gaps are most evident in the socio-economic background of disadvantaged students when compared to economically advantaged students. For students that have been expelled from their district of residence, a wide achievement gap can . . .

In striving to keep up with the ever-increasing academic and instructional demands placed upon education systems in the United States, we are adding instructional minutes to our students’ school days. Adding these minutes comes at a cost: recess. Wher . . .

Significant performance gaps exist between English Leaners and their peers in regard to high school graduation and college readiness rates. Clearly, English Learners need to be enrolled in more rigorous courses that will help them to meet these goals, . . .

The CARE (Compassion through Assessment, Response, and Evaluation) Team is a prereferral intervention team at a TK-6th elementary school. After the initial year of implementation, teacher understandings and feedback about the team was desired. The res . . .

As the number of English learners enrolled in US schools continues to rise and the gap in achievement between Native English speakers and English Language Learners continues to grow, educators seek to find successful ways to meet the diverse language . . .

Districts and schools spend billions of dollars on professional development in hopes of improving student achievement. There is increased pressure to show improvement among high needs populations such as special education, English learners, and foster . . .

Inequitable access to the core content curriculum for English learner students in schools has led to inequitable student learning outcomes. The Universal Design for Learning framework provides rich supports for learning and reduces curriculum barriers . . .

The goal of this study was to explore a district leadership partnership between a civilian school board and military command leadership. Previous research forms the basis of new university sponsored research such as this study. The lack of published r . . .

Students with Special Needs are an at-risk subgroup both academically and socially. The demands and pressures that are put on today’s children are ever-increasing and the uncertainties of living through unprecedented times that Covid-19 plagues our so . . .

Providing interventions in elementary schools is conducted through strategies utilized by educators through Response to Intervention (RTI), the Student Study Team (SST) process, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Educators implement interve . . .

California schools are facing achievement gaps even no more than ever, partially due to the fact that students of color are disproportionally suspended, removed from class, and expelled. The passing of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), has schools lo . . .

Inequity in education in the United States of America is inextricably linked to our country’s tumultuous history of racism, classism, and segregation. This history has a multitude of effects upon student’s socio-economical and psychological realities, . . .

The achievement gap in mathematics is a widely known issue that has impacted U.S. schools for years. This gap is especially prevalent for those students who are considered socio-economic disadvantaged as research has shown the majority of students fal . . .

As the United States demographics continue to change rapidly, statistics and trends show that underserved subgroups, such as English Learners, continue to fall behind English-only counterparts in all content areas as measured on several standardized a . . .

Educators spend countless hours striving to find that perfect formula to improve student achievement. In an effort to improve student academic achievement, this research looks at the impact that a cell phone policy has in improving academic achievemen . . .

In the ever-changing world of education, teaching methodology must be constantly reviewed and adjusted to ensure that educators are meeting the diverse needs of their students. This study, in this context, seeks to answer two main questions about the . . .

Teachers today are tasked with the challenge of engaging a student population that has been inundated with fast-paced technology. Educators are searching for interventions that can help increase student focus. Flexible seating or Alternative Seating r . . .

Learning demands of the 21st century have evolved from those of generations past. Modern education reform is focused on transferable and essential skills like critical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration known as 21st century skills. . . .