Higher education dropout, or abandonment, represents a contemporary worldwide socioeconomic problem that may be one of the main barriers in the future efforts of the younger generations to bring the world economy forward. Why do students leave higher education prematurely? What can be done to help solve this problem? Does our Higher Education…

Governments have injected billions of dollars into the massive school improvement industry, but little is known about the providers that offer services and whether their services actually improve schools. Bryan VanGronigen and Coby Meyers highlight their research the topic, which has found that few states monitor and evaluate provider performance…

This is the high-level story of the Mechanical Engineering (ME) department at Stanford University in three parts: The abrupt change at the end of our Winter Quarter (March 2020), the transition to a fully online Spring Quarter (April-June 2020), and the overdue confrontation of racial injustice (June 2020-present). Told from the perspective of one…

It is thought that determining the relationship between the personal traits of pre-service teachers and their level of class engagement will shed light on the development and implementation of the curricula in the faculties of education. From this point of view, it was aimed in this study to determine the personality traits of pre-service teachers…

The aim of this study is to investigate Entrepreneurship levels and Employability perceptions of Undergraduate Students in the department of Sports Sciences. Population of the study consists of the undergraduate students studying Sports Sciences in Eastern Anatolia region. Sample group of the study consists of 597 undergraduate students studying…

In the summer of 2018 at a mid-level northwestern university, a new university president transitioned into the role of the institutional leader. The strategic restructuring began shortly after the President was hired. The nature of change itself within an institution can be challenging, for senior leaders who remained at the institution after the…

"Targeting an Audience: A Discussion of Relevant Variables and a Test of Priming" is a teaching activity created to further students' knowledge of persuasive message reception and priming--a persuasion tactic often used in advertising by brands. Explanations of intended courses, learning objectives, and rationale are provided to help…

There is a wide-spread perception that universities reorganise their academic units frequently, although there is little beyond anecdote to support this. Similarly, the literature contains some speculation about what affects the success of such efforts, but there is almost no data to support various views. This study assesses the perceptions of…

Emergence of Language teacher training programs in Turkey dates back to 1930s. Since then, these programs have undergone some changes through time in terms of duration, content, quantity and quality etc. While there were 17 ELT departments in Turkey in 1996, it was 57 including state and private universities in 2017. Nearly 33% of the universities…

On January 22, 2023, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released high school graduation rates for the State of Florida and the District. The FY23 Federal High School Graduation Rate includes standard diplomas but excludes special diplomas and General Education Diplomas (GEDs). Students with Disabilities (SWD) on Access Points curriculum…

Background and Context: Post-secondary Computer Science (CS) students' career choices are complex sociocultural decisions, shaped by self-efficacy, belonging, and a multitude of known factors. Prior work has investigated the effect of these factors on career choice, but perspectives that examine norms of career practice are unexplored within…

Using intergroup contact and stigma management communication theories, this work examines the effect of cultural teaching and learning in Spanish language classes on cultural stigma, social distance, and ethnocentrism. Additionally, this study examines how individuals respond to positive and negative messages about foreigners. Survey results…

Mental health and well-being significantly impact students' academic performance, social interactions, and school engagement. Partnering with communities can enhance the effectiveness and reach of mental health initiatives and supports within educational settings. By collaborating with community organizations and agencies, schools can augment…

As part of its effort to make universal prekindergarten (UPK) available to four-year-olds, California has recently expanded transitional kindergarten (TK) in its public schools. TK will be a full pre-K grade level in all districts by the 2025-26 school year. Other states that seek to broaden access to early care and education (ECE) can learn…

In today's educational landscape, state and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) often experience challenges connecting large-scale accountability data with actual school improvement initiatives. These challenges tend to be rooted in incoherent design and use of data systems for continuous improvement. As we aim to support SEAs in…