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Exploring elementary teacher persistence in a micropolitan area through the lens of Maslow's hierarchy of needs: A qualitative study
(2023-05)
This qualitative study explores the factors that motivate elementary teachers to remain in the classroom in a micropolitan area school district as filtered through the theoretical framework of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. ...
Self-contained special education program's impact on supporting trauma: A case study
(2021-05)
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore teacher perceptions regarding the influence of specialized training and Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD) programming to support students with special needs who have also ...
Exploring selected veteran mentor teacher motivation in the Learning Matters program through the lens of Self-Determination Theory: A case study
(2020-07)
Teacher mentoring programs are commonly used for entry year teachers to provide support and encouragement. These programs are often not successful without quality mentors. This qualitative case study seeks to explore the ...
Social network study of support to retain principals
(2020-12)
With the increased job complexity and lack of support from central office, principal turnover has increased and ranges from 15 to 30 percent in the United States. This qualitative case study, conducted in a suburban, ...
From classroom teacher to teacher leader: A case study
(2021-12)
This qualitative comparative case study focused on two groups of teacher-leaders: one that participated in teacher leadership development training and one group that has not. The setting for this study was looking at two ...
Examining teacher effectiveness through value-added scores and observed teaching practices
(2022-05)
Value-added assessment is designed to measure teacher contributions to student achievement in order to promote effective teaching (Battelle for Kids, 2011b; Darling-Hammond et al., 2012; Lee, 2011). When value-added ...
Work-family conflict and the lived experiences of secondary assistant principals
(2022-12)
School administrators face unanticipated challenges daily in a dynamic and political atmosphere. These scenarios sometimes need hasty decisions with limited time to assess all the intended and unforeseen implications. ...
Role of mindset in differentiated instruction in a 1:1 classroom environment
(2020-05)
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the role of mindset regarding differentiated instruction in a 1:1 environment in a northeastern Oklahoma school district. The rationale for choosing the selected district ...
Exploring factors influencing teacher retention: A study of an orchestra program staff
(2021-05)
The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore factors that lead to teachers remaining in the same position within a program at a suburban high school in a Midwestern state for the majority of their career despite ...
Chronic absenteeism: Caregiver perceptions of barriers to children's school attendance
(2021-07)
Chronic absenteeism is a hidden national crisis. Routine and consistent school attendance is necessary for students to academically succeed and develop into successful citizens. Educators and policy makers across the nation ...