In today’s society it is imperative that educational leaders promote international mindedness in their schools. Globally competent students are able to investigate the world beyond their direct environment, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas ef . . .

Valuable information can be obtained through authentic and effective voice work with students. This information can lead to the understanding of how to motivate at risk young adolescents. Focus groups of low academically achieving students were interv . . .

The academic achievement gap for language learners is a main focus in the age of academic accountability. More than ever, it is vital that every demographic group meet the expected performance goals set by the state of California and local school dist . . .

This paper details the positive effects of classroom games on students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in inclusive classrooms. Key research includes a 1973 DeVries and Edwards study that demonstrated improved peer-relationships b . . .

A High School in Southern California piloted an iPad program for math classes the 2011-2012 school year. In this study the results of this iPad pilot are compared to the results in traditional classes. The two main changes from traditional educational . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine what principals and district administrators can do to support veteran teachers during times of mandated curriculum implementation. The objective of this study was to research what impact mandated curriculum imp . . .

This study was designed to measure the effectiveness of a two-year, multi-layered staff development program in the area of literacy in Temecula, California. The program was created to provide teachers with research about comprehensive reading programs . . .

The focus of the research was to determine the perceived barriers that teachers have in regards to co-teaching. Specifically, the study looked at what was found in the literature to be important to teachers when participating in co-teaching, and wheth . . .

The purpose of this project is to consider the effectiveness of the American Government course as it is being taught in my school district from the perspective of those that teach it. Five American Government teachers from a North County San Diego sch . . .

Peer pressure has been shown to be a prominent component in adolescent decision-making (Iannotti, Bush, & Weinfurt, 1996; Kobus, 1998; Giancola, 2000). Children are increasingly exposed to high-risk situations in which there is little, if any, adu . . .