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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"K-8 schools"”.
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Teaching Strategies and Adaptations of Teachers in Multiculturally Diverse Classrooms in Seventh-day Adventist K-8 Schools in North America
<p><em>Problem.</em> The rapid growth of diverse populations is affecting the educational system, and teachers often have not received training in multicultural education. The goal of this study is to document the multicultural teaching experiences of elementary Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) teachers …
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Building a Climate That Supports and Protects Mandated Reporters: School Principals and Their Perceived Roles and Policies and Procedures in K-8 Schools
<p>Schools are designed to be safe and healthy places for children to grow and learn, and principals are the instructional leader charged with creating this climate. The role of the mandated reporter, which is the role assigned to all individuals who work in schools, is intended to protect …
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When Hearts Beat in Two Languages: Enabling Access to Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions for Latine Linguistically Expanding Learners (LExLs) in K-8 Schools Across a Southern California School District
<p>This qualitative nested case study examined how Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions (BPRs) are implemented and accessed for Latine Linguistically Expanding Learners (LExLs) in one Southern California school district. Although California has expanded opportunities for students to earn recognitions …
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A comparison study of Montana's intermediate and K-8 schools with regard to student performance on a criterion referenced test, incidence of at-risk behaviors, and perceptions of educators from both grade configurations
<p>Within the last ten years, middle schools have been criticized for focusing too much on social development while ignoring academics. Several large school districts around the country are transforming their middle schools into K-8 schools. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to compare …
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A comparison study of Montana's intermediate and K-8 schools with regard to student performance on a criterion referenced test, incidence of at-risk behaviors, and perceptions of educators from both grade configurations
<p>Within the last ten years, middle schools have been criticized for focusing too much on social development while ignoring academics. Several large school districts around the country are transforming their middle schools into K-8 schools. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to compare …
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A Quantitative Examination of School Configurations in Tennessee Using Sixth Grade Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies Standardized Test Scores.
… comparing 6<sup>th</sup> grade students in K-8 schools with those in 6-8 schools. The data were gathered from an analysis of 6<sup>th</sup> grade student' scores on the 2006-2007 TCAP standardized assessment test in the state of Tennessee. The relationship between grade configuration (6-8 or …
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The Difference between Grade Span Configuration and Student Achievement in Four Eastern States
… to improve student achievement among all public schools. This federal legislation sets a proficiency goal of 100% for all students by the 2013-14 school year. Each state is required to provide parents and others interested in the public schools with information about school, district, and …
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Exploring Lessons in Research: a Survey on Parental Perceptions of Reading Opportunities
… to parents of children enrolled in K–8 schools. The instrument measured two constructs, Parent Opportunity (PO) and Child Opportunity (CO), reflecting reading experiences with parents, teachers, and through independent engagement. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to examine the …
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An Evaluation of Educator Perceptions Regarding the Level of Family Engagement in Appalachian Kentucky Schools with Middle Grade Students
… occurring in rural Appalachian Kentucky schools with middle grade students. The research contributes to the field of rural family engagement studies by providing baseline metrics of educator perceptions on the current level of family engagement. The sample consisted of 95 educators …
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The impact of principals' social and emotional competence on teachers' social and emotional resilience
… placed on social and emotional wellness within schools. Participants included 11 principals from five K-8 schools, four K-5 schools and two 5th-8th grade schools in the Milwaukee area. The participants recounted their lack of education around social and emotional wellness during their leadership …
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE? SUSTAINING K–8 SCHOOL LEADERS THROUGH EQUITY-CENTERED REDESIGN IN AN URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
… and impactful race and equity work for schools and the communities they serve. The findings of this study give voice to practitioners who shed light on the contextual factors that influence the sustainability of school leaders and the effectiveness of race and equity work within K–8 …
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Relationships Between Teacher Attendance and Student Scores on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Achievement Test in East Tennessee.
… population for this study included five K-5 schools and two K-8 schools in a small, rural, public school system in Tennessee. All students in grades 3 through 8 take the TCAP test each spring. Students must take a total of 4 subtests. Quantitative variables were analyzed using descriptive …
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COVID-19: Descriptive Case Study Of A K-8 School District’s Abrupt Transition To Remote Learning From A Traditional In-Person Model
… kindergarten through eighth grade (K-8) at four schools in a single school district. The study examined these datasets at a school administrative unit (SAU) comprising of three terms during the 2019-20 school year, comparing pre-COVID-19 levels with post-COVID-19 levels. The overarching research …
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Exploring how school intra-organizational mechanisms mediate the effects of external interventions on improving teaching and learning
… programs and distribute PD participants within schools to promote all teachers' performance.The second study investigates the role of formal and informal leaders in supporting the diffusion of external reforms within schools. In the context of implementing reading policies as part of the No …
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An analysis of successful charter school operations
… systems that contribute to successful charter schools. Nine open ended interviews were conducted, which were then read and coded to identify themes. Using a process consistent with the <em>constant comparison</em> method, codes were transferred into a separate document. To ensure novel code …
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives of a Catholic K-8 School as a Caring Community
… to care. The study has implications for other schools that wish to improve their climate by making their schools more caring.
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Examining Professional Development at the Organizational Level through the Lens of Teachers and Administrators
… and cultural norms of successful local schools' within the context of systems that sustain a continuous cycle of learning. Recommendations for future practice include assessing collective commitment and cultural norms prior to systemic change and during the life of a program.