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Schepman, Marvin Leroy
(University of Oregon, 1938-06)
The problem of janitorial service in the smaller school systems of the country is one to which little direct investigation has been given. It is true that there are many excellent studies explaining the peculiarly important ...
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Tyler, Nate
(University of Oregon, 2021-09-13)
According to the data, American Indian (AI) students have the worst academic outcomes of any racial/ethnic subgroup in the U.S. To better serve AI students one must first understand their perspective. This study seeks ...
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Talbert, Kelly
(University of Oregon, 2014-06-17)
This study explored whether the effects of student-faculty interaction on various outcomes - degree aspiration, college GPA, satisfaction with faculty contact, and satisfaction with the college experience - vary by student ...
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Beard, Erin
(University of Oregon, 2020-09-24)
Prior research has established that when student-involved assessment for learning (SI AfL) processes are used effectively, student achievement outcomes improve, including outcomes for students who have been traditionally ...
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Omlin-Ruback, Holly I.
(University of Oregon, 2009-09)
After spending the day learning in elementary school, most children across the United States are given homework , assignments to be completed outside of the regular school day. Most research on homework conducted in ...
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Hanson, Erin
(University of Oregon, 2024-01-09)
The rates of death by suicide and the prevalence of mental health conditions in children and youth are a world-wide crisis. Education and school health promotion have a key role in supporting children, however initiatives ...
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McBride, Alisha
(University of Oregon, 2024-08-07)
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 public school district superintendent turnover rates reached concerning levels in Oregon. This study explored relationships between superintendent longevity and superintendents’ ...
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McDougal, Peter, 1970-
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
As part of a survey and correlational research design, this study used a web-based survey to collect descriptive data on the voluntary independent reading (VIR) behaviors of a convenience sample of 1,603 middle school ...
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Sequeira, Carlos A., 1968-
(University of Oregon, 2009-06)
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of textual Synchronous Computer Mediated Communication (SCMC) can help students improve oral language proficiency when compared with a group of students ...
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Margo, Desiree
(University of Oregon, 2013-10-03)
The intense focus on standards and accountability is rapidly altering the education environment. Often the gauge for measuring school effectiveness is performance on high- stake state tests. In this retrospective cohort ...
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Nevarez, Nuvia
(University of Oregon, 2020-09-24)
Researchers and practitioners have searched for methods to increase the academic achievement of Latinx students. Unfortunately, many of these efforts have been based on a pobrecito mindset or deficit ideology that ignores ...
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Sikora, Brian
(University of Oregon, 2024-08-07)
Gifted education programs provide differentiated instruction for advanced students with the goal of challenging students to deepen their learning experience and move them toward their full potential. For many students, ...
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Anderson, Daniel
(University of Oregon, 2015-08-18)
Teachers and schools both play important roles in students' education. Yet, the unique contribution of each to students' growth has rarely been explored. In this dissertation, a Bayesian multilevel model was applied in ...
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Zhang, Congli
(University of Oregon, 2024-01-09)
Experimental evidence of the effects of teacher characteristics and teacher-student relationships on student performance is limited and even more scarce in education contexts outside of the United States. In this dissertation, ...
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Sebastian, Joel
(University of Oregon, 2020-09-24)
Born from mandatory state-level high stakes assessment, more sources of student data are available to educators today than any other time in memory. School districts regularly employ some type of internal assessment system ...
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Grissom, Suzanne
(University of Oregon, 2022-05-10)
Research indicates that school-family partnerships improve student academic achievement, yet forming those partnerships can be challenging in any school. While the importance of those partnerships has been researched and ...
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Jablonski, Dennis L.
(University of Oregon, 2009-09)
The nexus of educational reforms and rapid technological changes poses challenges for teachers in deciding why, when, and to what extent they should integrate technology into the curriculum. This exploratory study analyzed ...
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Bowers, Bethany
(University of Oregon, 2021-04-29)
Executive Functioning (EF) is a cognitive skill set that encompasses metacognition and emotional and behavioral regulation. EF skills grow into adulthood but may have lagging development due to a variety of factors. The ...
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Kahn, Joshua
(University of Oregon, 2018-09-06)
The art and success of being a competent school administrator relies in large part on the ability to make decisions that address problems effectively, equitably, and efficiently. Despite the importance of this skill, there ...
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Sproles, Kraig
(University of Oregon, 2018-09-06)
When teachers find their work engaging and meaningful, experience joy at school, feel successful, and are able to maintain positive relationships, they are more effective in the classroom and are more likely to stay in the ...
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