The research suggests that seating arrangements in the classroom shape students’ learning experiences. However, the emphasis in most classrooms seems to be placed in behavior management rather than actual learning. This study investigated how classroo . . .

According to the Surgeon General of the United States, many Americans do not understand the importance of good dental hygiene, causing an overwhelming amount of disparities in oral health, especially in Hispanics. In general, Hispanics have the poores . . .

The need to provide appropriate support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during recess and lunch is essential. This paper presents a workshop for paraprofessionals, recess supervisors and custodians to learn strategies to help students . . .

Cart Mart Inc. would like a comprehensive assessment of its existing logistics strategy to help decide what influences the operation. It would like to know whether consolidation would benefit expansion goals. In this manner, the company wants to explo . . .

Teaching can be an emotional profession, as teachers are faced with a wide variety of situations in any given day and are required to act quickly and flexibly as the situation demands. Teaching can be a stressful job with stressors from school adminis . . .

This study focuses on the lived sexual and reproductive health experiences of four families, each with three generations of Latinas living in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Existing literature has portrayed Latinx communities through a deficit lens, wh . . .

The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) says that there is no better forecast of stock price possible. If one believes in the EMH, then the stock price movements should follow a random walk. Stock price changes should be random and unpredictable. Despit . . .

Social emotional learning (SEL) has emerged as a major thematic and programmatic emphasis in American education today (Hoffman, 2009). SEL is increasingly influencing the day-to-day practice of schools and communities (Elias, 1997). At the same time, . . .

Teachers often use silent reading to help students practice independent reading skills to build comprehension and improve reading proficiency. The purpose of this study was to explore how the classroom environment and its factors shaped my second grad . . .

Company X focuses on providing support and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. The overall cybersecurity posture of the organization does not rank high on their funding priority list. As a rule of thumb, an organization should sp . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a menu of research-based interventions in an “If a student…then…” format. The project addressed the problem of using research-based interventions within the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework. The interv . . .

Most modern research labs utilize liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, or LC-MS/MS, to analyze mixtures in both qualitative and quantitative capacities. This makes it imperative to teach students how to operate and understand these instrume . . .

Stone Brewing was founded in 1996 by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner and is now headquartered in Escondido, Ca. Stone Brewing has grown to be the 10th largest craft brewer in the United States and it has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Eart . . .

Students identified with emotional disturbance (ED) have emotional and behavioral needs that impact their ability to be successful in various settings. Many of these students display immature social skills and have difficulty forming relationships. Ma . . .

The optimization of lossy compression of images is inherently difficult due to the complexity of human visual perception. Existing optimization techniques perform adequately, but often stop at local optimal points in the search space of compression so . . .

Social emotional learning (SEL) has shown to be beneficial to not only mental health but it also improves academic performance. Research shows that students who participate in SEL gain an increase in academic performance, reduced rates of aggression a . . .

As technology becomes more abundant in society, digital information is also becoming the norm. With the growing dependability on digital communications, school districts are doing away with paper newsletters and relying on digital platforms to bridge . . .

Currently, many schools do not have the funding for the arts programs in schools and with the switch to Common Core State Standards, there is a greater emphasis on Mathematics and English Language Arts. Not only are the arts beneficial for all student . . .

What do colleges, American corporations, and state government have in common? Each spends an astronomical amount of money annually for remedial writing instruction: college campuses spend approximately $1 billion to boost freshmen writing skills; Amer . . .

Much research in the field has established that many new teachers struggle with maintaining a balance and leveraging support with responsibilities in their professional lives, particularly those who serve in the field of special education. In turn, th . . .

Students in my middle school science courses often describe the material as not relevant to their lives and future, and as a result seem to take an apathetic approach to their learning. To better understand why my students feel that some science topic . . .

With a great need in our nation for innovative thinkers in the careers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), it becomes crucial that educators capture the power of STEM education at the middle school level (National Academies, 2 . . .

Vaccines have been considered the most effective intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. However, there have been recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and infant deaths linked to unvaccinated child . . .

There is a shortage of support for educators willing to teach an inclusive classroom. The lack of training and experience in an inclusive setting, which would include a wide range of disabilities. What are the benefits and improvements that need to be . . .

My study is a critical analysis of the reproduction of structural oppression within contemporary high school Social Studies and Sociology. The purpose of my critical analysis was to identify whether or not classroom content within Social Studies and S . . .

This thesis investigates the ways in which choice shapes middle school students’ engagement in novel study. I asked the following research questions: How do my students’ views on engaging novel study shift following the integration of more choice? Als . . .

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance presents a global health concern. These infections can result in adverse or fatal health outcomes. Due to this phenomenon, the scientific community must consider effective alternative or supplemental treatment . . .

The rationale for this project is to create a user-friendly manual for general education teachers on how to create a clear vision as to how a successful inclusive teaching model can be implemented within their classroom. This manual is entitled A Clea . . .

Children in foster care with greater medical complexities are at risk for undesirable placement outcomes. Youth with disabilities are more likely to be placed in group homes or institutions due to lack of placement options. This population is faced wi . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess hypertension and malnutrition among Latinos living in rural areas in Half Moon Bay, CA. This study examined the relationship between hypertension, cultural beliefs, and stress factors. Additionally, this study e . . .

The witch figure has long been the quintessential female villain. On the surface she is menacing and dangerous because she casts harmful spells and hurts children; on a deeper level she is a threat to the stability of heteronormative and patriarchal C . . .

This paper explores teacher and school policies relating to gender and gender identity. Many schools only offer facilities and policies for genders identified with their sex assigned at birth without taking into consideration those students that ident . . .

It is the evidence in this thesis that demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between art and advertising and the paralleled paths of the two. The back and forth between the two industries illuminates the way they have propelled each other forward. A . . .

Students who are learning English as a second language are not supported nearly as much as they should be, even though they make up a significant portion of the country's population. This begs the question, what more can we do for our English Second L . . .

Probably not known to most of the general public are how many military commands are in actuality dual commands. There is a mixed working relationship between military and civilian federal employees, and in the case of leadership, both Senior Military . . .

Americans have long held mixed feelings about the issues of immigration (Cox, 1995, p. 14). While some see it beneficial to the U.S., others see it as harm. Despite this, the immigrant’s population, mostly Latin Americans, has maintained an increasing . . .

According to the Army Corps of Engineers ACE, the Lake Isabella Dam is one of the highest risk dams for failure in the United States. Part of the reason for such a high risk factor is because the dam is positioned on top of an active earthquake fault . . .

Better health care for special needs children has been at the statutory basis of Federal Medicaid Law since 1967. The 1967 Federal Medicaid Law included as one of its fundamental rules – the provision of high quality care to children with serious and . . .

Today there is an achievement gap between white students and minority black students. According to the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) which has kept records since 1992 reading and math scores assessment of White 4th-8th and 8-12th . . .

The work contains a critical introduction that examines the life of author Hans Fallada and also examines some of the theoretical underpinnings regarding translation. The main focus of the paper is the actual translation of Hans Fallada's "Geschichten . . .

Intended mainly as a vehicle for rehabilitating draft evaders after the Vietnam War, the Presidential Clemency Board (“PCB”) was largely an orphan of the Ford presidency. Created in the wake of the Nixon pardon as an unpopular compromise between those . . .

In 2011, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office was awarded two grants to manage an AmeriCorps mentoring program in ten communities in California. In the rush to design and start a large collaborative project in a short time span, the progra . . .

The 59-year-old Lake Isabella Dam has been deemed one of the most at-risk-of-failure dams in the nation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If failure of the dam occurred; water, boulders, and debris would bombard the City of Bakersfield causing mill . . .

Background: A nurse’s therapeutic presence is comforting in a way that only a nurse can convey. The intentional presence of a nurse is an art that can give relief, provide comfort, and ease pain. However, nurses cannot always be present with their pat . . .

A growing population, Hispanic English learners enrolling in our schools are struggling academically. Learning gaps begin to surface for Hispanic English learners at the elementary level (Gandara, 2012; Genesee, Lindholm-Leary, Saunders, & Christian, . . .

This study was carried out to better understand differences in the practice of breast selfexamination (BSE) by Latinas and Caucasian-American women. Current estimates from the American Cancer Society (ACS) place Latinas at much greater risk for morbid . . .

Instructional coaching as a form of job embedded professional development is a common practice in many school districts. An instructional coaching model requires thoughtful planning, design, and funding to become a common practice in schools and the p . . .

Bright AV is a privately held, full-service audio and visual production company in Huntington Beach, California, co-founded in 2017 by Howard Wallace and Michael Arp. This young company offers full-service production for all meetings and events of any . . .

Microgreens, the young greens grown from vegetable, herb, or grain seeds, have been increasing in popularity amongst small and urban farmers over the past several years. Microgreens are relatively easy to grow, can be grown indoors with limited resour . . .

To increase positive behavior and academic success, many schools have begun implementing school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS). SWPBIS includes researched based strategies focusing on restorative practices and positive rein . . .

Students with disabilities have a variety of strengths, interests and needs. When these needs are identified and interests explored, students are more likely to experience a positive postsecondary outcome. Secondary educational programs, in order to h . . .

This study explores how classroom setting, with a focus on co-taught, inclusive classrooms, affect students with learning disabilities in regard to motivation and engagement. It was designed to observe how students with learning disabilities react to . . .

Over the past decade, there was an increase in the number of students receiving services under the autism category of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (Fighting Autism, 2009). Due to this increase, the number of students wit . . .

Positive discipline systems are being implemented in response to the overwhelming research indicating a rise in suspension rates and the negative effects of exclusionary discipline. Conditions for successful change with positive results in the area of . . .

Children with cleft lip and/or palate experience psychosocial challenges such as teasing, bullying, low self-esteem, social rejection, and unsolicited attention. Furthermore, typically developing peers make negative judgments toward children with clef . . .

This paper summarizes the BA680 capstone project by the Hawthorne Caterpillar team from the 2019 FEMBA Cohort. Primary market research is performed and summarized, analyzing the customer segment classified as "retail customers," consisting of small bu . . .

This paper summarizes the BA680 capstone project by the Hawthorne Caterpillar team from the 2019 FEMBA Cohort. Primary market research is performed and summarized, analyzing the customer segment classified as "retail customers," consisting of small bu . . .

This study explores the sex offender discourse on the online website, Reddit (www.reddit.com). The literature points to a culture of fear, moral and sex panics, as well as the creation of a sex offender as a foundation to understanding the over-crimin . . .

In our previous study we have proposed ResNet-based network models, named ContiNet and F-ContiNet, for sign language recognition. ContiNet is a 3D convolutional network with a constant number of temporal snapshots, and F-ContiNet is an evolution of Co . . .

A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the current marketing strategies and efforts for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). This is with a view to providing insights as to how future marketing . . .

Health education is an important component to living a full and healthy life. The Deaf community experiences many educational disparities that hinder their health knowledge and ability to make informed choices regarding their own health. Most individu . . .

The rationale for this project is to create a user-friendly manual for veteran and novice teachers, administrators, and support staff to reduce student behaviors. The manual entitled Strategies and Supports for All Students Displaying Maladaptive Beha . . .

The research suggests that seating arrangements in the classroom shape students’ learning experiences. However, the emphasis in most classrooms seems to be placed in behavior management rather than actual learning. This study investigated how classroo . . .

In the special day classroom, there tends to be conflicting ideas among educators about the purpose of play and how to incorporate structured play to optimize learning. Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display difficulties with typical pla . . .

Machine Learning (ML) becomes increasingly popular; industry spends billions of dollars building ML systems. Data scientists have come up with many good algorithms and trained models. However, putting those ML models into production is still in the ea . . .

The following project is a two-week integrated ELD and social studies unit for first grade, with dual language programs in mind. It was created using the following research question; How can we support students in accessing academic content while lear . . .

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that occurs throughout the world. Administration of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination is a crucial public health intervention in reducing the spread of the measles virus. Measles cases have . . .

Recent research provides systematic attention to the process of the formerly incarcerated and their reintegration into society. However there is scant research that gives attention to the reintegration process, the mandatory supervision and the stipul . . .

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause many types of cancers, including cervical cancer in women. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases world-wide. Three types of HPV immunizations are availab . . .

When learning a new language, one needs to not only learn about the grammar rules and/or vocabulary, but also learn about the cultural aspect of the language. The purpose of this project is to develop Spanish One lesson unit that cover six different t . . .

This study assesses how the probation officers (POs) navigated their roles in the workplace as corporal punishment and isolation were replaced with rehabilitative interventions. Previous literature talks about probation officers’ role in the rehabilit . . .

According to the Surgeon General of the United States, many Americans do not understand the importance of good dental hygiene, causing an overwhelming amount of disparities in oral health, especially in Hispanics. In general, Hispanics have the poores . . .

Composing Herself: Joan Didion and the Art of Public Bereavement” unpacks Didion's psychological process of “magical thinking” and elucidates how Didion depicts negotiating feelings of abandonment and denial as she guides her readers into her candid p . . .

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are facing health disparities in obesity and mental health. This study aims to inform the development of health communication strategies and supplemental curriculum, within the context of an on-going fitness study . . .

The first contact that students have with literacy instruction can be a guiding force in their attitude towards reading and literacy skills. Teachers can design and implement literacy instruction that fosters intrinsic motivation which results in enga . . .

The need to provide appropriate support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during recess and lunch is essential. This paper presents a workshop for paraprofessionals, recess supervisors and custodians to learn strategies to help students . . .

The purpose of this report was to conduct marketing research for Pham and Mauseth, DDS, Inc. The organization is made up of 11 dental practices in the San Diego region, with particular emphasis on pediatric patients. The report details the objectives, . . .

Functional Communication Training (FCT) has been found to be an effective treatment method for a variety of behavior disorders, including self-injurious behavior (SIB), aggression and classroom disruption (Melissa J. Shirley et al., 1997). Children wi . . .

In the United States, food insecurity is an issue that continues to increase at alarming rates affecting millions of adults, including those pursuing higher education. Food insecurity is a public health concern that is affecting the overall health and . . .

English learners are one of the most rapidly growing student demographics in the United States. However, school systems have historically fallen short in providing English learners with adequate academic support. A review of the literature sheds light . . .