Identifying at-risk readers in early grades is an ongoing challenge for educators, especially those in Title I schools where environmental and economic disadvantages may negatively impact students' reading ability. The purpose of the current study was to compare methods of identifying at-risk readers in kindergarten through third grade in Title I…

The purpose of this study was to obtain a deeper understanding of the ways in which school leaders, school personnel, and parents respond to the academic and social-emotional needs of refugee students. Specifically, this research examined how one elementary school assisted refugee families in understanding the American public school system. The…

The current study aimed to assess whether a single-session growth mindset intervention was effective in increasing beliefs in a growth mindset and academic motivation among fifth-grade students. Academic motivation and subsequent achievement tend to show declines with age and increasing difficulty in classes, and this was exacerbated during the…

Identified English learners are students from a home where a language other than English is spoken and who are in the process of acquiring English. These students participate in diverse educational programs, representing over 10% of the United States' student population. Many English learners experience English immersion with teachers who have…

With a change in access to information and a rising social and political consciousness for young people, elementary schools must start to think more about their role in shaping kids' understanding of social issues. While researchers certainly have not agreed upon a single definition of social justice education, Bell (2016) defines its aim as…

Today's math students must be able to problem-solve, reason, and communicate in math. That said, teachers on the elementary level must change their beliefs on how mathematics should be taught. Marzano (2003) stated that the classroom teacher is the single-most important factor in student learning. The second important factor in student learning is…

The quantitative study examined the impact of the Fountas and Pinnell Classroom (FPC) Shared Reading Collection. The problem this study addressed was the decline of reading scores in the identified rural Missouri school district. The purpose of this quantitative experimental design study was to determine if the district approved 1 year, 2020-21,…

This study explored the relationships between perceived administrative support, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment as experienced by elementary teachers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 elementary school teachers to gain insight through their perspectives of the lived experiences of administrator support and how it…

This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods case study examined the extent to which participation in a mentoring program affects the sense of self-efficacy of school-age girls of color. The researcher conducted this study in a Title I suburban public elementary school implementing the New York State Mentoring Program (NYSMP) model. The NYSMP…

This qualitative study examined perceptions of current special education teachers in one large school district outside a major metropolitan area and their willingness to stay in the field of special education. The number of fully certified special education teachers in U.S. schools has reached an all-time low. Special education teachers are more…

This quantitative survey design study examined whether children's ethnicity makes a difference in teachers' referral and placement decisions in gifted and talented (G/T) programs. A total of 524 teachers from all over the United States who have taught or currently teach pre-kindergarten through 5th grade participated. The participants were…

Given the literature on the implementation of behavior interventions for CB within schools, this study aimed to determine the common intervention processes utilized within a northeastern elementary school. This study took a deep dive into teachers' perceived barriers and suggestions for improvement in the school setting. Additionally, teachers…

The most recent nationwide math scores for 13-year-olds in the US dropping to the lowest level in decades, including Alabama's placement at the bottom, as revealed by the 2019 nationwide NAEP assessment, highlight the urgent need to improve mathematics standards in Alabama and all states. The shortage of math teachers, absenteeism, and the…

The active engagement of parents in the educational experiences of their children has been suggested to support high academic achievement for the children. In the project setting, an urban elementary school, educators were struggling to find effective strategies to promote family involvement in their children's education. The purpose of this…

This action research study explored the challenge of evoking wonder among fourth graders within one Catholic School, using an integrative STEM educational approach. Cognitive constructivism, social constructivism, and situated learning theory guided this qualitative case study. Twenty-one students learned about the Fibonacci sequence and Golden…