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Chao, Jessica Lena – ProQuest LLC, 2017
A talented, innovative workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a critical component of sustained economic growth and global competitiveness. The development of this workforce is a primary concern among policymakers, industry leaders, and academics. Although many students express an interest in STEM in secondary…
Descriptors: Scientific Attitudes, Science Achievement, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Middle School Students
Marquez, Jocabed G. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The United States faces high demand for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) professionals and a scarce supply of individuals who pursue STEM careers, especially minority populations in the U.S with proficiency in a language other than English. The primary goal of this research was to determine the impact of use of Spanish in…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Executive Function, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement
DiGrazia, Dominic J. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the most influential elements of teacher evaluation as perceived by K-8 teachers and administrators, determined through their lived experiences related to this topic. The researcher utilized a phenomenological approach in this study, engaging in semi-structured interviews of 11 K-8 teachers and…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Effectiveness
Emily C. Phillips Galloway – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Many adolescents struggle to comprehend text, a fact which has led educational researchers to speculate that these reading struggles might be linked with students' levels of familiarity with the vocabulary and language found in these texts. However, few studies have identified the school-relevant language skills beyond vocabulary that contribute…
Descriptors: Academic Language, Reading Comprehension, Preadolescents, Adolescents
Dobson, Cassandra Yellock – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This research study explored the relationship that exists between National Board certified teachers (NBCTs) and the reading achievement of students in third through fifth grade in comparison to non-NBCTs as measured by EVAAS growth data. Additional research questions analyzed which elements contained in the five core propositions participants…
Descriptors: Teacher Certification, Academic Achievement, Teacher Effectiveness, Reading Achievement
Gardella, Jennifer L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Signed into Law on January 8, 2002, the 1,180 page No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) shifted the course of public education in America. For the first time accountability was firmly placed at the center of school operations by requiring a systematic approach to achieving reform and improving all areas of school life (Wanker & Christie, 2005). As…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Growth Models, Educational Indicators
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