Children’s and adolescents’ social-emotional health is moving to the forefront of attention in schools, as depression, anxiety, and suicide rates are on the rise for youth (Bennett & Kalish, 2006). At the same time, students are experiencing inten . . .

The greatest problem facing the American educational system today is how to find enough qualified teachers. There are not enough young people entering the profession and too many teachers leaving. Considerable attention has been given to the economic . . .

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of using Voice Recording Technology (VRT) apps for tablets on beginning writers’ productivity, as measured by the number of words and ideas in their writing assignments. Since beginning writers are . . .

This study explores the factors within a performing arts classroom environment that influence classroom community. Data was collected through student surveys and interviews as well as video observations. The findings show that routines have a positive . . .

To artfully capture the power of purposeful recognition is to capture the very quintessence of the human experience; it provides context to not only the outward dynamics of a community, but also to the internal emotional welfare of the constituents. E . . .

Military connected students are children that lead interesting lives. They require social-emotional supports to help them manage the stresses they encounter in order to be successful at school. This study intends to determine how teachers perceive eff . . .

This mix-methods study analyzes both quantitative and qualitative data to find overarching characteristics of reclassified English language learners. Participants in this study included nine fifth-graders who met the district requirements for reclassi . . .

While increasing the number of women in science-related careers has long been researched, women are still underrepresented in the world of science. In an effort to gain more information about what is leading to low numbers of women wanting to pursue t . . .

A study was carried out to investigate the effects of two different teachers on their Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 courses and how collaboration between them affected the students. The main research question: How can collaboration among physics t . . .

As authors Bigelow, Harvey, Karp, and Miller (2004) explain, part of social justice in the classroom includes a participatory and experiential environment, and to not provide that would be socially unjust. Therefore, I wanted to figure out how I can e . . .

Severe behavioral and social emotional problems can manifest from adverse childhood experiences and personal trauma. In middle school adolescents, this translates to behaviors that disrupt normal school day operations and threaten the safety of the st . . .

This study focused on factors that influence student-to-student oral communication in a dual immersion classroom. Drawing from observations, a survey, and video recordings, the findings reveal that the learning time of day shapes oral language product . . .

This thesis reflects a study focused on students’ willingness to seek out help when they are struggling. Drawing upon classroom observations, student surveys, student interviews, and teacher interviews in a fourth-grade classroom in Southern Californi . . .

This qualitative study explored the participation habits of honors math students enrolled in a sophomore level honors math class. Data was collected through the use of a survey, semi-structured interviews, and class observations to provide information . . .

This study focused on understanding how teaching supports students with reading comprehension in 6th-grade English Language Arts classes. Data was collected through student interviews and surveys, as well as examinations of teaching and teaching mater . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine if discipline rates improved, worsened or stayed the same after one year of tier-one Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) implementation in one small middle school. PBIS is an evidenced-based fr . . .

Behavior and discipline are major issues in our classrooms and campuses today. Traditional discipline, behavior management strategies that have been used in the school systems over the centuries, has been connected to the school to prison pipeline; re . . .

This case study documents shifts in teachers’ perceptions of themselves and of their English learner students as they participated in a professional learning experience using collaborative inquiry in combination with specialized coaching specific to E . . .

This study investigates a problem existent in schools today, which is a deficiency of parent and guardian participation in student academics. There is a gap developing between school and home that is relatively affecting student performance in schools . . .

The purpose of this research is to examine the achievement gap amongst English Learners in year long math I. The goal is determine the effectiveness of a flipped classroom model for English Learners in math and to evaluate the benefits of pulling stud . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the most effective ways teachers can use technology to assist in helping kindergarten students recognize the 26 letters of the alphabet and 31 letter sounds. The computer program Imagine Learning and the applic . . .

Two-Way Immersion (TWI) programs have the goal for all students to achieve academic excellence as well as fluency and literacy in English and Spanish. Beginning in kindergarten, students make progress in literacy by learning to read in Spanish, ideall . . .

This study sought to identify the perceptions of counselors, parents, and students to arrive at reasons why high school students chose to, or chose not to enroll in a high school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. An online survey was given t . . .

This case study examines the impact of a social-emotional learning program embedded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), within a juvenile court high school special education program. The analytical approach encompasses a quasi-experimental study us . . .

This research examines if using SEL literature circles for male students with complex traumas can increase positive behaviors and reduce student discipline referrals. The findings reveal that student participants were able to increase positive behavio . . .

This research looks as the influence student nutrition has on academic performance. More specifically, how food insecurity, and school food consumption impacts grade point average. The data for the research was collected from an in person survey and a . . .

This study examined the relationship between external rewards on student motivation in a sample of second-grade students enrolled in an urban elementary school. Student’s motivation and progress while working on a literacy-based reading program called . . .

This case study investigated effects of sociocultural interactions on literacy identity development in Latino high school English learners in a small urban charter high school. Students, from the site, designated English fluent by testing later in aca . . .

The purpose of this study was to help determine effective teaching and classroom practices when addressing the mathematics achievement gap between Latino English Learners (ELs) and their White and Asian counterparts. This study sought to discover what . . .

The purpose of the study is to find out how school staff members perceive the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) at a local middle school. This study sought to determine how the components of the implementation of PB . . .

The author of this research wanted to understand what factors are involved in motivating student to read. The literature assembled demonstrates the how intrinsic motivation benefits reading motivation and conversely how extrinsic motivation has an adv . . .

The intent of this study was to determine the effectiveness of one-to-one devices in student achievement and engagement in a middle school class setting. The study involved 4 teachers in an urban southern California school district, involving roughly . . .

School suspensions are on the rise in the United States. Much research has been done in elementary and middle schools, but reducing suspension rates in high school has not been as widely studied. Using a mixed methodology of both qualitative and quant . . .

Research on schools has underscored the importance of teacher praise and the impact such recognition can have on teacher commitment and the overall culture of the school. First this study's review of pertinent literature explores the types of recognit . . .

Teacher professional development is key to helping teachers stay connected, enthused, well-informed, and engaged in meeting the demands of our ever-changing profession. The purpose of this study was to investigate how effective the current model of pr . . .

This quantitative study focuses on the effectiveness of extracurricular programs in middle schools that serve African American and Latino males. Surveys were given to male students from a suburb just south of the Greater Los Angeles Area. For many yea . . .

This research intended to determine the benefits and challenges related to the use of video communication applications to inform the recommendation of utilizing tools like Skype to facilitate parent-teacher communication. The literature revealed quest . . .

How does a teacher create equity in the classroom? There are many different methods and philosophies, ranging from multicultural solutions to personalized instruction. This thesis examines and discusses some of the different ways in which equity can b . . .

This paper studies the effect that video-feedback has on novice teachers in regards to reflective conversations and utilizing objective data. Video-feedback, when used by coaches or mentors to develop teacher capacity and efficacy, has the ability to . . .

Pursuing equity and promoting college readiness for all students are policies educational leaders across America are embracing. Due to a variety of factors, many ethnic and socioeconomic subgroups within American schools start with a deficit when it c . . .

Language is the primary form of communication in education. A solid understanding of the language being used in the classroom is a fundamental component in the success of any student. How can schools address the needs of students in the classroom who . . .

Preparing students for success in their educational endeavors and beyond is the primary function of schools and, yet, how to do so is one of the most hotly debated issues of education today. Programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination, o . . .

The purpose of this study was to find out how professional development and training for teachers of English Learners can meet the complex needs of these students. Specifically, it addressed the gaps in teacher training and sought to identify further s . . .

Kimberly Capriola-Juza, a fourth-grade teacher and graduate student at California State University of San Marcos in Education Administration conducted a study about the impact of mobile phones and devices are having on elementary students. The researc . . .

With the U.S. being in an era of state testing and rigorous standards, teachers continue to assign homework as part of their best practices. Evidence showed that completing homework improves academic achievement, but it is difficult to get most studen . . .

This three-week study investigated if pairing severely mentally handicapped students (moderate/severe) with peer mentors in an academic setting could achieve an enhanced level of inclusivity. The study took place in May of 2018 in a Ceramics class at . . .

Servant Leadership has shown effective use in government, business, and the day to day life, but how effective would it be in the educational setting? With consistent changes to the educational paradigm affecting campus cultures, and with a huge teach . . .

Current research has shown that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs improve the school climate, school culture, and the overall academic success of students. It is imperative that administrators collaborate with their staff to find effective . . .

Across the United States, over 1 in 7 public school students suffers from chronic absenteeism (Department of Education, 2016). Chronic absenteeism is when a child misses 10% or more of total school days, regardless of reason. Chronic absenteeism in th . . .

As a middle school teacher, it is common to hear fellow colleagues complain about their students and their “outlandish behavior.” Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based program that has been shown to improve student b . . .