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Carpenter, Bradley W.; Young, Michelle D.; Bowers, Amanda; Sanders, Kimberly – NASSP Bulletin, 2016
The purpose of this study is to provide an understanding of how successful secondary schools located along the Texas-Mexico border, particularly those enrolling predominantly Latino students, have supported high achievement among their student population and promoted parental involvement. The roles and perspectives of parents and school community…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Hispanic American Students, High Achievement, Parent Participation
Beisser, Sally R.; Peters, Randal E.; Thacker, Valerie M. – NASSP Bulletin, 2014
Given the increased attention on school-based programs to decrease obesity and emphasize fitness among children, there is an alarming lack of attention on health and wellness of school administrators. This study investigated the work-life balance, health, and nutrition status of secondary administrators in one Midwest state using an online survey.…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Child Health, Wellness
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Strom, Paris; Strom, Robert; Wing, Charlotte; Beckert, Troy – NASSP Bulletin, 2009
Students were electronically polled about the influence of the Internet in their education and ways teachers could use this resource to motivate them and increase their learning. Responses from the 956 adolescents showed that the school quest to increase student engagement could more often be met through online assignments that facilitate…
Descriptors: Internet, Instructional Leadership, Educational Technology, Student Motivation