This study describes how principals reported spending their time and what professional development they reported participating in, based on data collected through the Schools and Staffing Survey by the National Center for Education Statistics during the 2011/12 school year. The study analyzes schools by grade level, poverty level, and within…

In the field of education new teacher candidates may not be exposed to best practices and given constructive feedback. In fact, student teachers may be at risk of not recognizing their own growing abilities as teachers, which can impact their performance in the classroom. Student teachers' perceptions of their own teaching abilities are greater…

Think Through Math (TTM) is an online, adaptive mathematics program designed to supplement classroom instruction. In 2014-2015, the program was funded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for students in grades 3-8, and schools had the option to purchase the program for students in other grades. This report compares the STAAR mathematics…

In an effort to explore the continued challenges faced by post-9/11 veterans with disabilities as they transition from military service back to their home communities, the Cornell University "K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability" (YTI), with grant support from The Bob Woodruff Foundation, convened a series…

This qualitative case study examined how technology has been integrated and implemented in instruction and curriculum with regard to content, pedagogy, and technology. Although access to technology has increased significantly in K-12 schools in the past decade and a half, research indicates that actual usage in most classrooms involves low levels…

The education of nursing students in traditional clinical settings has become increasing challenging because of a multitude of factors affecting healthcare delivery. A decreasing number of clinical sites has precipitated a corresponding increase in the use of high-fidelity simulation-based learning experiences (HFSLEs). Because HFSLEs are being…

The purpose of this interpretivist qualitative study was to develop a better understanding of the lived experiences and self-authored development of women who were mothers navigating the journey of motherhood, doctoral degree, and a professional life in the field of student affairs. Research was conducted with guiding principles of reciprocity,…

Increasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates has become an important part of the education agenda in the U.S. in recent years. Stereotypes about STEM (i.e., belief that STEM abilities are innate, and that European American men are best suited for STEM) have been identified as one of the critical factors that may…

Failing to prevent leaks of confidential and proprietary information to unauthorized users from software applications is a major challenge that companies face. Access control policies defined in software applications with access control mechanisms are unable to prevent information leaks from software applications to unauthorized users. Role-based…

School psychologists have training and expertise in consultation and evidence-based interventions that positions them well to support early career teachers (ECTs). The current study involved iterative development and pilot testing of an intervention to help ECTs become more effective in classroom management and engaging learners, and more…

Apprenticeship is a job training strategy that combines on-the-job training with related instruction, typically provided in a classroom setting. This report answers frequently asked questions about apprenticeship and the federal activities that support this training approach. This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) report focuses on the Registered…

This chapter provides a brief overview of the inclusive education movement as related to educator preparation. External influences that have driven the push for more blended educational training for all educators, regardless of discipline, are discussed, and recommended practices for inclusive educator preparation programs are provided. In…

This report summarizes the academic outcomes for middle school student athletes and non-athletes in the 2014-2015 school year.

This research aimed at evaluating pre-service science teachers' understanding of the subject matters such as "thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and electrochemistry". For this purpose, a two-tier diagnostic test consisting of 44 items ([alpha] = 0.84) related to the aforementioned concepts was…

Emotion recognition has been identified as critical in the development of social communication and interaction in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The literature review investigated interventions incorporating technology to target emotion recognition. The search yielded 10 pertinent studies conducted from 2010 to 2016, which…