The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between technology-rich laboratories and (a) student attitude toward science, and (b) achievement in science. Forty high school biology students in Southern California were the participant . . .

Given the recent political emphasis on reading and in response to our national literacy crisis, the California Board of Education has mandated that all teachers and teacher candidates follow the California Reading Initiative. In addition, newly creden . . .

This report examines the achievement of a purposeful (non-randomly selected) sample of 104 Hispanic students who attended a San Diego County high school district; 3 groups of students had experienced primary language instruction in Spanish and 1 group . . .

School districts are searching out ways to address the achievement gap by launching system wide reform initiatives. There is a growing body of research indicating the need for a district wide approach to implementing change initiatives where the respo . . .

High-stakes accountability mandates such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top set minimum achievement criteria for students in US schools. Instituting the change necessary to meet these student achievement goals requires leadership. School lead . . .

Reform is constant but there is little or no change in the achievement gap. As the nation begins yet another reform effort, the Common Core State Standards, the question proposed in this study is ever more pressing. Are we seeing real reform or is it . . .

Teachers are central to student learning. Without improving teacher practice, it will be difficult for schools to meet the goals of the Common Core State Standards and the 21st Century learning competencies we are faced with in our rapidly changing ed . . .

In a post 9/11 world, many policy makers, educational leaders, teachers, and parents are concerned about how to best address the unique needs of Muslim American students. Recognizing that different school options are available, it is important to know . . .

Special education teachers and paraprofessionals work together to support students with special needs in the areas of academics, socially, and safety. Their days are busy with mainstreaming, running large and small groups, taking data, supervision, an . . .

The number of children being identified and classified under autism is continually increasing and more and more of these students are enrolling in schools and receiving special education services. Depending on the severity of the students autism, they . . .