Focusing on change and reform in secondary and elementary schools, this book explores the possibilities for better schooling for early adolescents.
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Yardsticks offers age-by-age narratives and easy-to-scan charts that clearly and concisely depict children's typical developmental characteristics. Chip Wood shows parents and teachers how to use this developmental knowledge to help children grow. These "yardsticks" are not stan…
The materials consist of five mathematics and five science lessons for Haitian bilingual students in general and special education in grades 4-8. A thematic/interdisciplinary approach was used in designing the lesson, incorporating theory of multiple intelligences, Bloom's taxon…
Not every student identifies with the lessons that are being scripted by many educational institutions. Teachers need to be informed about the backgrounds of their students; therefore, culturally relevant pedagogy should be utilized when teaching elementary students in urban sch…
Educators have an abundance of student data available to guide their instructional decisions. Federal and State legislation has repeatedly incorporated accountability measures to ensure learning equity. Current research revealed that effective data use in the classroom to guide …
Any media that is targeted toward children should bear in mind how impressionable young children are. The intention of this study was to examine the portrayal of gender roles and other values in Hindu mythology from the perspectives of adults who work with children. Data was col…
The teaching profession is known to be highly stressful. Teacher stress is a real concern as there is a well-established link between job stress, burnout, and teacher attrition. Teacher attrition rates are currently at concerning levels in the United States and around the world.…
Within the United States of America, a few states enacted a new educational accountability system that grades school districts and campuses that is measured by student performance. The state of Texas implemented the A-F accountability grading systems to inform the community and …
The following document is a report focused on the Catholic elementary school principal and their awareness of the construct lay ecclesial ministry. The report is based on research and relevant knowledge of the construct of lay ecclesial ministry in the Catholic church, particula…
The following document is a report focused on the Catholic elementary school principal and their awareness of the construct lay ecclesial ministry. The report is based on research and relevant knowledge of the construct of lay ecclesial ministry in the Catholic church, particula…
The following document is a report focused on the Catholic elementary school principal and their awareness of the construct lay ecclesial ministry. The report is based on research and relevant knowledge of the construct of lay ecclesial ministry in the Catholic church, particula…
The purpose of this study was to hold controversial conversations with fourth and fifth grade students about immigration during the 2017 Trump Administration, in a way that inspired students to use their voices to create positive change. The study was conducted through five unit…
There have been considerable studies undertaken around leadership in general, and school principal leadership specifically that spans over many decades. However, there is a gap in the literature that examines the principal leadership in religious learning institutions, from the …
The purpose of this project is to develop and implement the Whole Person Christian Education System for revitalizing Sunday School Education in Indonesia. A 12-week project was conducted with the focus on young disciples at the Omah Bapak Mission Center in Salatiga, Indonesia. T…
The qualitative multiple case study approach was utilized to describe the impact African-American cultural museum educational experiences have on redefining the identity of select African-American 5th grade boys matriculating at an urban elementary school. My research study pose…
The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover the difference in sense of community at LCMS (The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) elementary schools with growing, stable, or declining enrollment. LCMS elementary schools have experienced a decline in enrollment and closure …
This action research qualitative phenomenological case study investigated a relationship between one MidWestern Non-Denominational/Church of Christ church and a public elementary school. The purpose was to discover how church-school partnerships can initiate relationships that r…
Catholic schools across the country serve a valuable role in their communities as a source of academic strength, faith formation, and as a support system for families. The decline of Catholic school enrollment continues to be a source of challenge for families seeking a Catholic…