The purpose of this study focused on identifying the perceived factors needed for maintaining and improving job satisfaction of K-5 teachers in Illinois. Determining how school leaders can improve their understanding of all generations, and therefore work to increase motivation …
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The purpose of this case study explores the impact of an immersion experience to a least developed country on the vocation of lay teacher leaders in American Jesuit High Schools. Nine lay teacher leaders engaged in a four stage process of immersion from November 2009 to August 2…
Sustainable school reform efforts are needed to move schools closer toward the ideals of equity, justice and success for every student. The success or failure of a school and its students often hinges on the effectiveness of leadership. Research reveals that transformational sch…
Given the increased focus on high-stakes testing and district accountability measures evident in the world of public education today, it is understandable that school leaders would be influenced by the pressures associated with public expectations and dwindling fiscal resources.…
Education has become a major thrust throughout the world. If a country is to advance and prosper economically, it has to participate in international trade and involve its citizens in cultural supplementation. Then, education becomes a need for the masses rather than a privilege…
In the last decade, particularly with the rise of terrorism, the link between education and propensity to approve of political violence has received renewed attention. In the context of violent extremism in Pakistan, this investigation has manifested itself in the intense attent…
For years, researchers, practitioners, legislators, parents, social workers, and community activists among others have toiled with the underachievement of urban students compared with their counterparts. It is well documented in the literature the high-risk environments to which…
This study investigates two Illinois High School districts from the years 1986-2011 and their extra-curricular Codes of Conduct. It begins by reviewing the evolution and background history of extra-curricular Codes of Conduct in Illinois High Schools. The specific development, e…
The term rebel is virtually nonexistent in academic literature within the field of educational leadership and maintains a generally negative connotation. This research is intended to cast the term in a new light and allow for conceptualization of the word as a positive descripto…
Self-authorship has, in recent years, emerged as a leading theory in understanding cognitive, social and interpersonal development of undergraduate students, and how this process impacts learning. This mixed methods study explored the manifestations of self-authorship in Egyptia…
This research utilized a qualitative case study design implemented in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and investigated parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of using E-mail as a tool to increase parental involvement during and after school time. Specifically, this case study invo…
This study draws upon the theories of inequality, cross cultural studies, policy analysis, and gender theory in order to explicate the experiences of Sudanese women in education. Examined were state policies, family economic conditions, and socio-cultural attachments that perpet…
Literature of educational leadership, particularly faith-based school leadership, often fails to represent the perspectives of women. Women responsible for leading American Islamic schools face an unparalleled experience due to the intersectionalities of gender, religion, race a…
The intention of this study was to examine three factors regarding the implementation of the Response to Intervention (RtI) model. First, the study discovered what professional development opportunities were afforded to administrators and certified faculty to support the impleme…
This qualitative research study examines the construct of leadership styles as perceived by the principals and the teachers. The personal experiences of the participants, their perspectives, and their insights will be an important element of this researcher’s inquiry and signifi…
Administrative support plays a vital role in the self-efficacy of special education teachers (Otto & Arnold, 2005). In order to meet the education needs of special education students and comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004) and the No …
The war on terror after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, continues to include ongoing efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries in which the military serve and protect. Active-duty members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard continue to serve i…
The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences and adjustment challenges of Saudi Arabian students in the California State University (CSU) system. Specifically, the study was conducted to better understand and serve the Saudi Arabian students studying in the system. T…
This study explores how Muslim parents in the Greater Toronto Area are engaged in their children's education and the challenges they face in trying to engage with the public school system. The public schools in Ontario are secular by law and free from any religious affiliation. …