Student behavior continues to be a significant concern among administrators and teachers. Traditional suspension and expulsion practices have failed to reduce negative behavior and prevent discriminatory practices. This study investigated secondary ad . . .

This qualitative research study focused on students as stakeholders. The research question consisted of how do students benefit from their participation as stakeholders in the school context? The ultimate goal in asking questions regarding students’ i . . .

Technology integration has become an increasingly large part of the teaching and learning process. Technology professional development, however, has remained relatively stagnant. Educational leaders must examine the process of how teachers learn to in . . .

English Language Learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing student population in the nation (National Center for Education Statistics, 2017). Despite this, ELLs are not reclassifying or passing their states ELD test and are becoming Long Term English La . . .

In an effort to evaluate alternative discipline practices and reduce school suspensions, an opportunity to implement a Focus Intervention Room program for the first time was made available at the school that was selected for this study. The purpose of . . .

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 . . .

Morphology is an effective way of teaching vocabulary to students. Using morphemic analysis gives students tools that allow them to learn vocabulary on their own, when resources are unavailable. This study sought to understand students’ perceptions . . .

There is a need to increase knowledge concerning effective family and parent-school partnerships in regards to increasing student success academically and in life. The involvement of parents and family in school has been associated with student’s in . . .

Fluency is a critical factor in reading development. Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Although reading fluency is important, it is often neglected in classroom instruction. This thesis project examine . . .

This project was developed as a one-day professional development workshop created to educate K-5 teachers, support staff, and administrators about the new California Guidelines for dyslexia and to then empower them to support students with dyslexia in . . .

Middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities do not have full understanding of their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). As a result, students are not benefiting from their special education services thus, hindering their potential to . . .

Trauma occurs when someone feels intensely threatened by an event they are involved in or witness. In the classroom, educators continue to misunderstand behavior of traumatized students in the classroom. It’s often seen that these students just don’t . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate high school students’ perceptions regarding teacher-student relationships. High school students were given a survey with 15 statements regarding their perceptions on teacher-student relationships. They wer . . .

This study compared inquiry-based learning with high school students with and without computer simulation. The treatment group completed a guided-inquiry activity using the PhET Build an Atom simulation (n = 29), whereas the control group completed a . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference in physical fitness between fourth-grade students that participate in a regularly scheduled exercise program and fourth-grade students that do not participate in a regularly scheduled . . .

A significant concern in some schools may be the implementation without complete fidelity of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Research has shown that PLCs, if implemented with full fidelity, is one approach that may reduce teacher isolation a . . .

There is a vocabulary gap between English Language Learners (ELL) and English Only (EO) students which has yet to be meaningfully addressed (Cummins, 2008). This gap widens as students move up in grades as EO students pick up new words while ELLs have . . .

Threats to school safety continue to be a concern. School violence and unanticipated attacks on schools are occurring more frequently. Educational researchers have found positive perceptions are emerging in the way that schools prepare for handling a . . .

Autism Spectrum Disorders is a developmental disorder that currently affects 1 in 54 children in the United States. Students with autism are often included in the general education setting. These students might not have the positive support needed for . . .

The purpose of this project was to identify barriers that limit parents from becoming involved in school settings thus impacting student achievement. Common beliefs shared and important perceptions made by parents and teachers that influence home-scho . . .