The purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed methods study was to explore Pennsylvania K-12 public school teachers' perceptions of LMS since the onset of COVID-19. The study evaluated teachers' perception of LMS. In March 2020, schools across the United States shifted to online learning due to the pandemic. This pivot in the delivery of…

Educational technology has the potential to be transformative in secondary mathematics classrooms. Recent events have further necessitated a paradigm shift in how technology is used. In this mixed methods action research study, I study the inputs to effective technology use and establish a combined model that shows their interaction with each…

Critical praxis is an important means of increasing educators' critical consciousness. Culture circles are one avenue for educators to engage in a critical praxis, to dialogue, listen, reflect, and develop direct action steps. Both critical consciousness (Freire) and an ethic of care (Noddings) are essential and require an ongoing critical praxis.…

In this study, I examined the awareness, perceptions of required knowledge, and perceived competency of Texas secondary choral music educators concerning the new musician health objectives included in the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards (TEKS). A secondary purpose of this study was to identify the activities and variables…

Black educators are exiting the profession faster than their non-Black counterparts. While extensive research has been done regarding teacher turnover and broadly defined factors have been uncovered, research is limited regarding the Black educator's experience and their decision to stay, relocate, or leave the profession (Elfers et al., 2022).…

Professional learning and growth for teachers is essential for effective teaching and the learning of students. Teachers receive formalized professional learning at the beginning of their careers through structures such as teacher education and induction programs. Beyond the novice years, professional growth opportunities for teachers vary and can…

This dissertation explores the impact of special education teacher (SET) turnover on general education teachers (GETs) in K-12 schools. Students with disabilities are increasingly placed in general education settings, where collaboration with SETs is critical. However, high SET turnover rates threaten this partnership. This mixed methods study…

The concept of place is more than where people reside. Places are important in shaping the identity and experiences of people. Exploring the idea of relationships with place creates a context that ignites transformative thoughts and actions. "Place' is formed out of the particular set of social relations which interact at a particular…

This research study explores the phenomena of secondary inclusion teachers' perceptions of their self-efficacy and behaviors when teaching Black students with special needs in courses with state-mandated assessments. Teacher self-efficacy has been well studied, yielding abundant research on the connection between teachers' self-efficacy and…

Mathematics education researchers examined teacher practices that support students who have historically been marginalized and have underperformed in school. These efforts have led to much discussion about how to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) theoretically and pragmatically. Many teachers want to develop and implement more…

The problem addressed in this study was the lack of clarity around K-12 teachers' use and value of using social media as a resource for professional development. Many K-12 teachers are accessing social media for professional development. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry study was to examine the experiences of K-12 teachers using…

This study examined the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach to teaching speaking and listening skills at St. Stephen's, a private 7th-12th grade school. Two teachers from non-English subjects participated in a six-week program to incorporate a common presentation framework and rubric developed by the English department. The study…

Science education has been the focus of reform for years since the publication of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework in 2013, which included eight science and engineering practices to enhance science literacy in students across the United States. Despite the attention science education has gained over the years, teachers still…

This constructivist grounded theory research study investigated why teachers remain in their profession when teacher attrition is at record highs by focusing on understanding their experiences and their decisions to continue to teach. Decades of research highlighted the factors that influence educators to leave the profession. These factors…

This study was designed to explore the impact of professional development in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) of secondary mathematics teachers using The DuFour PLC model in one Southeast Texas School District. Descriptive statistics were compiled based on survey data from 19 participants. Internal consistency reliability was analyzed…