Hoy en día y bajo un contexto social en permanente transformación, el sistema educativo nacional nos desafía a formar lideres capaces de adaptarse a estos constantes cambios, en escenarios educativos diversos y con competencias de liderazgo integrales, que vayan principalmente d…
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The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of Orthodox Jewish women who occupy the role of school principal in Orthodox Jewish schools. What distinguishes these individuals is that they are accomplished females who, in addition to overcoming the common challenges of…
Leading a school is a demanding job. Over 20% of school principals in the United States leave their position annually, especially in disadvantaged areas where consistent leadership is most needed (Battle, 2010; Snyder, de Brey, & Dillow, 2016). The myriad of responsibilities and…
The intent of this study was to gain insight into the perceptions of middle school educators on cultural competence and the utilization of cultural competency strategies within the instructional setting. The study focused on educators’ perceptions of how cultural competence was …
The purpose of this study is to capture the history, atmosphere, and experience of HOPE (Housing Outreach Project Express). Charleston Catholic High School’s HOPE is a story of service and learning put into action. For 25 years, Charleston Catholic students, teachers, administra…
“In the 21st century America, Black males’ perception of and experiences with the openness at PWI (predominantly White institutions) can have a significant impact on students’ learning experience” (Sinaan, 2012, p. 1). However, the true understanding of the kinds of experiences …
Opportunities for individuals with exceptional needs to participate in inclusive environments have increased in recent years due to the implementation of various laws. Throughout the history of education, individuals with exceptional needs were prevented from attending higher ed…
Secondary mathematics instruction in the United States has undergone great scrutiny and little has changed over the past decade surrounding the manners in which instruction unfolds within classrooms. With the adoption of Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in 2010 dispar…
University students face a myriad of challenges ranging from aspects of mental health to finding purpose and meaning in life. Many university decision-makers are seeking ways to improve the overall campus climate that helps meet the needs of their students to increase retention,…
The city of Birmingham and its schools have experienced a tumultuous history – from a school system born out of deep-rooted segregation and racist policy, to one disrupted and transformed by the relentless and heroic efforts of Civil Rights leaders. Ensuing decades within the sc…
The goal of this study was to discover how secondary principals lead in the era of the Locally Controlled Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) to meet the needs of all students, what skills are critical in ensuring LCAP alignment and implementation…
Upon the release of the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) scores in December 2018, there was a massive public outcry over the prolonged neglect of the Providence Public School District. Various segments of the broader Providence community mobilized to advocate…
The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to discover the common understandings of 15 students concerning how and why vocational institutions provide a viable developmental option for preparing employable students with soft skills for the future. The emphasis of…
Virtual Reality (VR) is poised to transform teaching and learning in higher education. With its immersive and interactive attributes, VR promises an enhanced teaching and learning environment for faculty and students. The purpose of this study was the creation of a training guid…
The relationship between a city and the local college cannot be underestimated. Each group has something that the other can benefit from and rather than giving and taking, a true town and gown relationship is designed around sharing. A college is much more than an institution th…
Faculty service is part of a triad of academic work. The triad consists of teaching, research—also known as scholarship, and service. Using a conceptual framework centered on faculty’s identity, values and motivation, their academic disciplinary traditions, the institutional mis…
Many Christian schools provide special education services and supports, but how these programs are specifically developed and implemented is mostly unknown. There are challenges these schools face in providing these programs, but how schools address these factors is also undisco…
With state and federal funding sources shrinking for higher education, it is becoming evident that the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) must become more intentional and strategic in seeking to diversify their revenue stream through such methods as ca…
This case study tells the story of Anderson University from 1995 to 2015. During this period, Anderson transitioned from a 2-year college to a 4-year university. The institution made this transition to remain viable and went through a period of decline because of the high costs …