The quantitative study examined 325 classroom scores of phonological awareness and vocabulary knowledge across time at the beginning (BOY), middle (MOY), and end (EOY) of the year in Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K). The study also investigated the association between Pre-K classroom instructional interactions that supported phonological awareness and…

Mid-level leaders are caught in the middle of their organizational hierarchy, reporting to senior administrators while also leading or managing entry-level staff (Bodine Al-Sharif, Garcia, & McNaughtan, 2021). They are often asked to collaborate, build relationships, and share information with college and community stakeholders and in the…

Teachers choose to supplement their curriculum for various reasons (Drake, 2010) and use online resources to search for and choose these supplements for their curriculum (Silver, 2022). TeachersPayTeachers.com (TPT) is a popular choice for online curriculum resources. TPT is a virtual resource pool that allows teachers to create and share…

This qualitative research study explored South Texas educators' perceptions of emotional intelligence after COVID-19. The study aimed to develop an understanding about teachers' emotional intelligence and perceived impacts on secondary teacher job proficiency. A qualitative approach employing a phenomenology methodology was used. Purposive…

State and territory child care and early education (CCEE) leaders typically support a range of professional development (PD) opportunities for CCEE providers. This highlight presents the "Professional Development Matrix for Quality Improvement" created by Douglass, Tout, and Doyle. The matrix provides a framework for organizing and…

Women are forced to navigate many barriers while pursuing a leadership position. Alice Eagly and Linda Carli (2007) introduced the metaphor 'labyrinth of leadership' as a well-rounded image that represents the complex journey women face while pursuing leadership opportunities. The sample of this study included women who currently hold a provost…

Teachers across New Jersey (NJ) are advancing within the profession as teacher leaders. The problem addressed in this study is that there is a gap in knowledge regarding what goals and mindsets motivate NJ teachers to engage in teacher leadership (TL) and seek formal teacher leader credentials. The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore…

In this mixed-methods convergent parallel database design study on the roles of the model professional learning communities (PLC), I explored the teacher's perceptions of the PLC process on teacher enhanced instruction and elementary student academic outcomes through interviews. I also examined archrival Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to describe the leadership styles of Catholic school principals in California who lead professional learning communities. It is not known how Catholic elementary school principals describe their leadership styles when leading professional learning communities. The overarching research question…

This evaluation was chosen to address the desire of students to see themselves and their lived experiences in their coursework at University College, the location of this study. The purpose was to complete a utilization-focused evaluation that assessed first, the formal and informal practices involved in the course development process within an…

Expressions of criticism have plagued historically black college and university (HBCU) presidents' leadership practices since the 1970s. Unstable leadership at these institutions could threaten their existence. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory single case study was to explore how HBCU presidents develop new facets of their leadership…

Policymakers are continually seeking a reform blueprint that would transform schools into beneficial institutions. Amid these reforms are the principals who drive the implementation of these mandated curriculum reforms. This quantitative study explores the perceptions of primary school principals in Lesotho as they lead the implementation of the…

As the cornerstones of societies, teachers play crucial roles in which society can build and shape an inclusive, equitable, and quality education system (Lawrie, 2013a). Stemming from the research that has established strong connections between teacher quality and student success (Darling-Hammond, 2000; Guskey & Sparks, 2004), also highlighted…

This was a basic qualitative study conducted by partnering with participants from two suburban school districts. This study examined the perceptions of technology-focused professional development on teachers' confidence and focused on individuals' perceptions of professional development activities. Data were collected using selective sampling, a…

The purpose of this quantitative study (n=126) was to identify if differences exist between Title I and non-Title I elementary teachers in the confidence levels of social and emotional learning (SEL) teaching practices. Social and emotional learning promotes critical thinking and builds confidence (Hardy, 2022). SEL also reduces discipline issues…