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Academic Optimism and Community Engagement in Urban Schools
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Kirby, Misty M.; DiPaola, Michael F. – Journal of Educational Administration, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships among academic optimism, community engagement, and student achievement in urban elementary schools across one district. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from all 35 urban elementary schools across one district in Virginia, USA. Correlation, multiple regression, and…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Elementary Schools, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education
Vision and Leadership of Principals in Hong Kong.
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Chui, Hong Sheung; And Others – Journal of Educational Administration, 1996
Describes a study investigating the relationship between Hong Kong principals' vision and leadership behavior in 48 secondary schools, half of which participated in a school-based management pilot scheme. Statistically analyzed results suggest that five leadership behavior dimensions were significantly related to principals' vision for both types…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, Leadership Responsibility, Multiple Regression Analysis
Determinants of Aspiration in Secondary School Students.
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Punch, Keith F.; Sheridan, Barrett E. – Journal of Educational Administration, 1978
Regression analysis indicates that approximately two-thirds of the variance in boys' vocational aspirations and half the variance in girls' vocational aspirations are accounted for by a model that uses as predictors social class, mental ability, home environment, teacher and parent expectation, and peer aspirations. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Family Influence, Foreign Countries, High School Students