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Koger, Marsha K. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral intentions of Maryland state legislators regarding a tuition-free community college education in the State of Maryland. All members of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland State Senate were surveyed. The theoretical lens, which guides…
Descriptors: Legislators, State Officials, Attitudes, Community Colleges
Mills, Janis E. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This causal-comparative study was designed to address an increasing educational trend: providing interventions to students who passed a No Child Left Behind tested course but who failed the accompanying high school assessment in one Maryland public school system. The purpose of the study was to determine which of three intervention types…
Descriptors: Intervention, Scores, Mathematics Tests, Algebra
Eacho, Thomas Christopher – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between school climate and student outcome variables. The secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the same student outcome variables. Variables depicting student perceptions of school climate,…
Descriptors: Violence, Educational Environment, Correlation, Outcomes of Education
Johnson, C. Michael – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Mathematics proficiency of English language learners (ELLs) on the Maryland School Assessments (MSA) for mathematics continues to lag behind the proficiency level of students who are proficient English speakers. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a statistically significant relationship between English language learner's…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, English Language Learners, Standardized Tests, State Standards
Osborne, Taneisha L. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Numerous empirical studies have been conducted to examine the factors that influence African American community college students' decisions to pursue a higher education. Studies have also examined the causes of the achievement gap between African-Americans and European American community college students. However, there is limited research about…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Students, African American Students, Interviews
Baier, Hope C. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this research was to explore the worklife experiences and personal issues of female elementary assistant principals and examine the influence of these factors on their intent to remain in their position or leave. The worklife experiences and perceptions of female elementary assistant principals were categorized as institutional or…
Descriptors: Career Development, Assistant Principals, Women Administrators, Females