This study investigated the effects the online homework system MathXLforschools.com (MXL) had on student achievement as measured by exam scores in a high school Algebra 1 course. One hundred eight high school students, ranging from ninth to eleventh g . . .

A comparative review of seven continuation schools’ websites demonstrated the necessity of good website design and communication for an effective promotion of public awareness. Without these public awareness elements, these schools struggle to have ad . . .

The purpose of this study was to test the impact of authentic reading on reading achievement and reading motivation. This study consisted of implementing an after-school reading club for a sample of first grade students to come and listen to an adult . . .

Valley which essential elements they believe to be necessary to create culturally specific domestic violence services for African American women. This study utilized a qualitative exploratory research design and a non-probability purposive sample. Dat . . .

No one has positive feelings about urinary incontinence, but many people experience incontinence at some point in their lives. Numerous risk factors for urinary incontinence have been identified. Urinary incontinence can cause skin breakdown, loss of . . .

Alternative education schools are meant to meet specific needs of students who are not successful in a traditional comprehensive school environment. The purpose of this study was to determine if alternative education is meeting the emotional, social, . . .

This graduate project was created from identified needs of students from a Masters of Social Work (MSW) program at California State University at Stanislaus. Unmet student needs stemming from time demands and multiple life and work obligations led to . . .

This study explores the lived experiences of Latina women who were raised in a mixed immigration status family in Merced County. This study analyzes state sanctioned violence and the social emotional affects for mixed status families who lived in Cali . . .

Background: Prenatal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening, also known as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), has been supported by multiple professional societies as an option for all pregnant women. Rapid uptake and aggressive marketing have multiplied . . .

Many neighborhoods in the United States are affected by segregation, including by race, ethnicity, or income. One of the major consequences of income inequality is low-income violence prone neighborhoods. The purpose of this study was to examine how r . . .