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Region 16 Comprehensive Center, 2023
Reading is an essential foundation for learning. In 2016, Alaska's Education Challenge was developed with five measurable goals. Supporting students to read at grade level by the end of third grade is the priority as the department seeks to meet the goals established in 2016. Reading proficiency impacts students, state, and society far beyond the…
Descriptors: Reading, Measurement, Grade 3, Literacy
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Abigail Van Klompenberg – Visions of Research in Music Education, 2023
The purpose of this collective case study was to examine elementary music teachers' mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research questions were: 1) What factors influenced music teachers' mental health and well-being during COVID-19; 2) How did music teachers support their own mental health and well-being during…
Descriptors: Music Teachers, Mental Health, Trauma, COVID-19
Lillie L. Lewis; Kimberly R. Lavender – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore stakeholder engagement with character development in K-5 nationally recognized schools of character. Researchers used a semi-structured protocol to interview principals of schools that received National Schools of Character status. Participants were selected from the 2018 list of National…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Values Education, Kindergarten, Grade 1
Burke, Nancy Jo – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this longitudinal case study was to develop a process and structure for adopting and leading critical school reform initiatives within a rural North Dakota pre-kindergarten through fourth grade elementary school. Elementary principals can use this process and structure to benefit staff, and ultimately, to improve student academic…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Adoption (Ideas)
Costa, Ann Marie – ProQuest LLC, 2012
A recent law in a New England state allowed public schools to operate with increased flexibility and autonomy through the authorization of the creation of Innovation Schools. This project study, a program evaluation using a convergent parallel mixed methods research design, allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of the first Innovation School…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, School Effectiveness, Program Effectiveness, Models
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Bates, Lauren; Breslow, Nicole; Hupert, Naomi – Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands, 2009
This report describes efforts by five states (Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Rhode Island) to improve adolescent literacy. Highlighting common challenges and lessons, the report examines how each state has engaged key stakeholders, set rigorous goals and standards, aligned resources to support adolescent literacy goals, built…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, State Departments of Education, Literacy, Adolescents