The purpose of this study was to explore primary grade teachers' stages of concern and their implementation of an educational reform initiative called Integrated Thematic Instruction (ITI) in Indonesia. The Indonesian minister of education mandated primary grade teachers to impl…
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Pressure to standardize curriculum, assessment, and instruction is rapidly whittling perceptions of what counts as literacy in public schools. Educators risk fostering compliance and cementing preconceived categorization of students, rather than critical thinking when orderlines…
The purpose of this study was to investigate the topic of the evaluation of school principals and the role it plays in fostering student achievement. The overarching research question for this study was the following: "Is there a relationship between the type and intensity of pr…
In an age of standardization of learning and the learner, literacy is narrowly defined to view young people from a deficit rather than a strength perspective. Empowering learners to draw on knowledges and experiences that they have access to in their everyday lives broadens the …
In 2001, Public Law 107-110, known as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, mandated that public schools become accountable for the achievement of all public school students. Included in Public Law 107-110 is a section that mandates that schools involve parents in the functionin…
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.…
The purpose of this study was to explore the leadership of male Christian elementary school principals in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Mid-America region regarding their self-perceived effectiveness in leading a predominantly female faculty. The rese…