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    FormatThesis (20)SubjectDissertation -- University of Missouri--Kansas City -- Education (22)Elementary school teachers -- Attitudes (3)Academic achievement (2)Education and globalization (2)Adjustment (Psychology) (1)... View MoreDate Issued2019 (4)2018 (4)2017 (4)2016 (3)2014 (5)Author/ContributorCaruthers, Loyce Ellenor, 1947- (22)Blackford, Jeff (1)Combs, Tammy M. (1)Coy, Raquel Diann (1)Dameron, Lori Ann (1)... View MoreSubject: PlaceMissouri (1)Advisor
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    Maintaining the Segregated City?: Exploring the College Planning Experiences of Kansas City’s Urban Students of Color and the Implications on Their Access to Higher Education 

    Holcomb Ervin, Deana Lachelle (2014-09-30)
    This dissertation examined the role of school-based college planning guidance services in the college trajectories of central city students of color. It is projected that by 2018, most jobs will require some postsecondary ...

    Effects of Adaptive Learning Technologies on Math Achievement: A Quantitative Study of ALEKS Math Software 

    Yilmaz, Burak (University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
    The intent of this study is to investigate the effects of a particular adaptive math learning program (ALEKS) on math achievement and its impact on closing the achievement gap in math performance of middle school ...

    Former Inmates’ Perceptions and Beliefs About The Value of Earning a High School Diploma 

    Thomas, Michael (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
    Previous studies on correctional education have focused on recidivism. There is limited research from a qualitative perspective on the perceptions of education prior to incarceration. This constructivist narratological ...

    Local decision making: the relationship between federal educational legislation and educational practices 

    Rolofson, Angela Marie (2013)
    The purpose of this heuristic, social constructivist, phenomenological study was to understand the perceptions of teachers, school administrators and state legislators on the relationship between federal legislation, ...

    A Narrative Study of The Perceptions Of Education for Globalization Held by Teachers in the Urban Core 

    Combs, Tammy M. (University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
    The purpose of this social constructivist narrative study is to understand the thoughts, perceptions and experiences of urban K-8 educational professionals regarding education for globalization. The goal of this study ...

    Balanced Calendar versus Traditional Calendar: Measuring the Difference in Reading Academic Achievement among Kindergarten through Third-Grade Students Who Have Been Identified as Reading Below or Well-Below Grade Level 

    Sawyer, Donovan Troy Jr (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
    School accountability is increasing with federal mandates. As public schools investigate strategies to raise students’ achievement scores and graduation rates, some have implemented a modified school calendar. Schools ...

    Invictus Minds: A Critical Heuristic Case Study of Giftedness in the African-American Male 

    Wilson, Jermaine Arnell (2014)
    The purpose of this critical heuristic case study was to explore the phenomenon of “giftedness” as experienced by African American males in K-12 public schools through the analysis of their schooling experiences. A ...

    A Case Study of Two 21ˢᵗ Century Schools: Are We Preparing Students for the Global World? 

    Duvall, Jacqueline L. (2016)
    There is no question that we live in a global society. The ability to compete successfully in the global marketplace is a fact facing our world today as it never has before. American education must prepare students ...

    Performance-Based Pay: Perceptions of Elementary Teachers of the Pandora School District 

    Marsh, Jonathan Scott (2014)
    In the last decade, there has been a resurgence in the support of using teacher pay to influence the outcome of student achievement on state tests. Current research about the effectiveness of these performance-based pay ...

    Mobility Strategies and Academic Success within Military Families 

    Mispagel, Keith Allen (2016)
    The purpose of this narratalogical case study was to investigate the strategies military families utilize to contribute to the academic performance of highly mobile military connected students. The unit of analysis was ...

    A Heuristic Narratological Case Study of the Literacy Experiences of High School Seniors in an Urban High School 

    Ryerson, Daniel C. (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
    The intended purpose of this heuristic, narratological, descriptive case study is to capture the individual experiences of a group of urban high school students as they pertain to literacy developmental opportunities. ...

    Underrepresentation of Non-white Students in a Secondary Gifted Program: The Students’ Experience 

    Dameron, Lori Ann (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
    Non-white students are underrepresented in gifted education. The purpose of this narrative case study is to describe the stories of non-white students who have graduated from the gifted programs in a Midwest suburban ...

    Impact of Mandatory Advising on Retention and Persistence of Male African American and Latinx Community College Students 

    Derritt, Shawn Pierre (University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
    This correlational research study examined the effects of mandatory advising on the retention and persistence of African American and Latinx male community college students who attended an urban community college in ...

    A Narratological Heuristic Case Study of Teachers Teaching in a Blended Learning Classroom Environment 

    Thies, Philip Andrew (University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
    The purpose of this narratological heuristic multiple case study is to describe the specific components that teachers need in both their knowledge and skills to meet the individual needs of their students in a blended ...

    Heuristic Descriptive Case Study of Math and Language Arts Teachers' Past and Current Experiences in the Implementation of the Missouri Learning Standards 

    Blackford, Jeff (University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2016)
    Teacher retention and attrition continues to be relevant areas of concern for school districts as many reports are surfacing correlating the performance of students with the attrition rate of teachers. The focus of ...

    A Qualitative Study of Relationships between Middle Grade African American Males Who Are Underachieving and Their Teachers 

    Neal, Louis Cedric (2014-09-30)
    This study explores the perceptions of underachieving African American male students about their schooling experiences and their relationships with teachers. Using narrative analysis, portraiture, and heuristic inquiry, ...

    Instructional Program Coherence and Literacy Achievement 

    Coy, Raquel Diann (University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
    High stakes testing and meaningful accountability measures have caused many suburban school districts to take a closer look at how their students were performing, especially students from traditionally marginalized ...

    From the Classroom to the Boardroom: A Phenomenological Study of Seven Superintendents 

    Montague, Jeremy J. (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
    School superintendents encounter a wide variety of unique and diverse challenges as they attempt to lead individuals and organizations toward success. As such, superintendents must be equipped with the skills to ...

    Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Math Professional Development on Mathematics Instruction 

    Sutton, Chad (University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
    The purpose of this heuristic case study was to describe the professional development experiences of kindergarten to fifth grades teachers that participated on a mathematics action research team and represented five ...

    School Counseling for the Achievement Gap: Attitudes and Beliefs of School Counseling Graduate Students About Culturally Responsive School Counseling 

    Schuerman, Andrew R. (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
    School counselors are uniquely positioned to mitigate gaps in opportunity, achievement, and attainment for culturally and linguistically diverse students. However, culturally responsive school counseling is a relatively ...
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