School of Education
Dissertations
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (P-12)
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Outstanding Dissertations
Bill Neuenswander Outstanding Dissertation Award Recipients
2024 Dr. Stacye L. Williams, Perceptions of African American Women About Professional Positions They Have Served in, Challenges They Have Experienced, Mentoring Characteristics and Experiences, and the Impact of Mentoring on Becoming a Chancellor or President in Higher Education
2023 Dr. Christina Wisdom, Doctor of Physical Therapy: Impact of Relational Coordination on Faculty Burnout and Job Satisfaction
2022 Dr. Misty Straub, The Relationships Between Scores on FastBridge aReading and aMath and Scores on the Kansas English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments in Grades 3-8
2021 Dr. Travis Gatewood, Student Perceptions Toward a High School Advisory Program
2020 Dr. Freda Gipp, Tribal College Seniors’ Perceptions About Selected Pre-College and College Factors That Contribute to Academic Success in College
2019 Dr. David Bostwick, An Exploration of Factors That Inform and Influence the Cessation of Print Publication for Kansas Collegiate Student Newspapers
2018 Dr. Brett Bruner, The Impact of a First-Year Living–Learning Community on First-Generation College Student Academic Success and Persistence
2017 Dr. Shanna Eggers, Effects of TRIO Student Support Services Grant Aid on Student Outcomes
2016 Dr. Courtney Bowles, The Difference in First Grade KELPA Scores as Affected by Direct ESOL Instruction
2015 Dr. Elaine Fasulo, The Relationship Between Paraeducator Support and Student Scores on the Kansas Assessment of Modified Measures
2014 Dr. Rebecca Presley, The Effects of Self-Advocacy Instruction on Eighth Grade Students With Disabilities and Their IEP Meeting Participation
2013 Dr. Justin Hawpe, Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward and Willingness to Provide Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities
Dissertations are posted below by last name.
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Shannon Adams
Teacher and Student Perceptions of Rigor and Relevance in Grades 6-8
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Amanda Adams-Brazill
The Academic Performance of Colorado Virtual Schools Operating With and Without Education Management Organizations
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Matthew J. Andersen
Kansas and Missouri Secondary Principals’ Perceptions of Bullying and Discrimination and the Research-Based Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
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Joshua M. Anderson
The Second Digital Divide: The Effects of Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status on Student Technology Access and Use Outside the School Day
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Kathryn A. Anderson
Learning Targets Instructional Strategy and Missouri Assessment Program Scores in Communication Arts and Mathematics
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Kyle Steven Anderson
The Effectiveness of Advanced Placement Courses in Improving ACT® Scores for High School Students
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Mofeed M. Aql
Effects of Computer Integrated Instruction on Student Achievement in Eighth Grade Mathematics
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Sara E. Asher
Effect of Teacher Certification: An Examination of the Use of Teaching Practices in Private Middle School Classrooms
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Jesse Brian Barnes
The Effect of an After-School Academic Enrichment Program on Urban Elementary Student Reading Achievement
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Ronald F. Barry Jr.
Physical Education Enrollment Impact on Mathematics and Reading Achievement in MTSS Tiers of Students in 7th and 8th Grade
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Cynthia B. Barta
Effect of the Expeditionary Learning Model on Elementary and Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions of School Operations, Student Background, and Teacher Effectiveness Level Factors
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Theresa Basadre
Effectiveness of the Cognitive Tutor on Mathematics Achievement of High School Students
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Heather M. Beaulieu
Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact of Classroom Walkthrough Feedback on Instructional Effectiveness
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Hollie Mae Becker
Women in Leadership in Private Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Kansas and Missouri and Their Perceptions of Self and Workplace Culture
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Jill Marilyn Kenton Bergerhofer
The Impact of AVID Participation on Academic and Non-Academic Measures of College Readiness
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Bobbie Jo Beverlin
Exploring Factors That Impact Leadership Orientations of Public School Principals in the State of Kansas
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Nicole E. Blakeney
Race, Gender, and Suspension: A Quantitative Study of Elementary School Discipline in Missouri
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Juliann Bliese
The Effects of School-Wide Discipline Using Positive Behavior Supports
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Justin A. Bogart
The Impact of Restorative Practices on School Climate: A Study of Teacher Perceptions
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Benjamin Boothe
Classroom Walkthroughs: Impact on Student Achievement
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Courtney L. Bowles
The Difference in First Grade KELPA Scores as Affected by Direct ESOL Instruction
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Marlaine S. Boyd
Staff Perceptions of Their Utilization of the Actions and Agreement with the Key Points of Ruby Payne’s Framework for Understanding Poverty
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Alyssa S. Boyer
Independent Schools Association of the Central States Accredited Private School Professional Teachers’ Levels of Nomophobia
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Suzanne M. Boyer-Baker
The Effects of an Annual Discretionary Leave Policy on Teacher Absenteeism in a Large Suburban School District
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Branson B. Bradley
The Impact of Levels of Organizational Health on Student Reading Achievement
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Lisa Marie Braun
The Impact of a Four-Day School Week on High School Student College Readiness and District Financial Savings
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Suzanne M. Brennaman
The Impact of Reading Fluency on Missouri Assessment Program Performance
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Megan C. Brethower
Differences in Suburban Student Reading and Mathematics Growth Between Schools Receiving and Not Receiving Title I Funds
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Jasmine L. Briedwell
The Impact of Phonemic Awareness Instruction on Reading Growth in Pilot and Non-Pilot Schools and on Reading Growth in High Socio-Economic and Low Socio-Economic Schools
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Joy L. Brigman
The Effect of Read Naturally on Reading Achievement of Upper Elementary Students
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Sarah B. Brown
The Effects of Reciprocal Teaching on Third and Fourth Grade Students’ Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Attainment
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Stacia R. Bradley Brown
The Representation of African-Americans in the Caldecott Award and Honor Books 1979-2009
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Alisha Brunk
Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Role of the School Counselor
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Brooke L. Brutto
Teachers’ and Administrators’ Perceptions of the Kansas Educator Evaluation Protocol
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April Bullman
Teacher Autonomy in Professional Development Selection
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Samantha Jewell Bungart
Teacher Perceptions of the Selection and Implementation of a New Mathematics Program
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Jeremy C. Burright
Examining Self-Perceptions of Leaders in Alternative School Settings
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Heather J. Burris
The Effect of School Closure During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic on Student Reading and Mathematics Growth in Grades 3-6
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Alishia S. Bush
Kansas Superintendents’ Perceptions of the Decision-Making Process in Relation to Equity and Access to Distance Learning Beginning with COVID-19
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Marlena M. Caldwell
Educators’ Perceptions of the Use of Twitter as a Professional Learning Network
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Katie R. Campbell
A Suburban District’s Approach to Addressing the Student Drop-Out Rate
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Janet E. Carter
Kansas and Missouri Superintendents’ Perceptions of Crisis Preparedness
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Brent L. Catlett
The Relationship Between the Self-Perceived Effectiveness of Interdisciplinary Teacher Teams and Student Academic Achievement
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Bryon Cecil
The Relationship Between Per-Pupil Expenditures and Per-Pupil Professional Development Expenditures and Student Achievement in K-12 Public School Districts in Missouri
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Simone E. Chambers
Barriers Affecting Teacher Integration of Technology in 1:1 Classrooms
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Kristin W. Chasteen
Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions of Student-Centered Instructional Coaching on Their Self-Efficacy and Instructional Practices
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Kristen Annette Childers
Curriculum-Based Measurements as Predictors of the Missouri Assessment Program Assessments in Grades 3-5
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Debbie Sue Chrisop
Staff Member Perceptions on the Implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports at a Therapeutic School
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Roslyn L. Christopher
Redlining Voices: Perceptions of Suburban Public-School Black Parents on Racial Equity in Schools
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Bret Alan Church
The Effect of a Blended Instructional Coaching Model on Teacher Perceptions of Professional Development
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Emily K. Cline
The Impact of One-to-One iPad Technology on Student Achievement as Measured by MAP Mathematics Assessments
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Darryl O. Cobb
Recruitment Strategies and Teacher Retention in Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area School Districts
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Denise K. Colhour
Missouri Special Education Directors’ Perceptions of Their Knowledge, Graduate Preparation, and Necessity of Knowledge
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Kathleen Marie Collier
The Relationships Between Teacher and Student Technology Use and Teacher Professional Development
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Amy Michelle Cordova
Missouri Data Team Model and Student Proficiency Levels
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Jeanette L. Cowherd
The Effects of an Incentive-Based Discipline Program on the Attendance and Suspension Rates of Park Hill South 12th Grade Students
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Cory Michael Cox
Perceptions of High School General Education Teachers Regarding the Training Received to Support Student Mental Health
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Gayle A. Creamer
The Impact of Second- and Third-Grade Male and Female Students’ Preferred Learning Time on Reading Achievement
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Kerrie Thomson Creemer
An Examination of Grade 2-4 NWEA MAP Growth Assessment RIT Scores in Mathematics During Pandemic-Related School Closures
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Lisa M. Cross
An Examination of District Leaders’ Practices and Processes for Hiring Elementary Principals
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Angela N. Currey
Head Start: The Effect of Half Day and Extended Day Preschool Programs on Language and Literacy Development
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Heidi B. Dailey
Effects of the 4-Day School Week on School Performance Indicators in Missouri High Schools
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Todd W. Dain
K-12 Parent and Staff Perceptions of ALICE Active Shooter Response Training
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Jennifer R. Dancer
Kansas Principals’ Knowledge of Special Education Policies and Procedures
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Sarah K. Davis-Lurie
Teacher Perceptions of Need in the Student Discipline Processes: A Comparison of Behavior Intervention Models
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John Graham Davison III
The Relationship Between Student Resiliency and Student Achievement in Upper Elementary Students
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Laura A. De Adder
Effectiveness of Remote Versus Hybrid Instructional Settings for English Language Learners During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Dawn M. Callahan Dennis
The D2 Cuing Method: The Use of a Systematic Cuing Method in the Elementary Classroom
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Jaime C. Dial
The Effect of Teacher Experience and Teacher Degree Levels on Student Achievement in Mathematics and Communication Arts
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Megan E. DiPaola-Allen
Elementary Principals’ Perceptions Regarding Bully Prevention Activities
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Tammy DiPonio
The Impact of Second and Fifth Grade Teacher Experience and Effectiveness on Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics Measured by the Michigan Education Assessment Program
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Angela M. Doss
Teachers’ Perceptions of Advancement Via Individual Determination Professional Learning at the Elementary Level
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Kristin Easley
Social-Emotional Learning: A Comparison Between Subgroups of Eighth-Grade Students
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Michelle Y. Edwards
The Relationship Between Teacher Evaluation Scores and Teachers’ Years of Service and Level of Education
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John E. Ernst
Military Children as a Mobile Population: Effects on Achievement
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Kerri E. Evans
The Role of Teacher TeacherInsight™ Scores and Teacher Demographic Characteristics in the Identification of Effective Teachers: Using Student Performance as a Validation Tool
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Ileana C. Farney
Providing Support for Latino Parents Navigating Remote Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Jason S. Farnsworth
High School Staff and Students’ Perceptions of Essential Attributes, Skills, and Job Tasks for an Effective School Resource Officer
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Elaine Bertels Fasulo
The Relationship Between Paraeducator Support and Student Scores on the Kansas Assessment of Modified Measures
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Amanda J. Faunce
The Gender Disparity of Interscholastic Athletic Directors in Kansas Class 4A, Class 5A, and Class 6A High Schools
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Deanna Renee Feeback
Elementary Teacher Perceptions about the Missouri Educator Evaluation System and Its Relationship to Teacher Self-Efficacy in Student Engagement, Instructional Practices, and Classroom Management
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David C. Fernkopf
LGBTQ Perceptions of High School Bullying
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Michael A. Filla
Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions of the Instructional Evaluation Process
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Ryan Flurry
Predictors of Success in High School Advanced Math and Science Coursework
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Rolinda E. Ford
The Effect of Grade Configuration on Sixth Grade Student Achievement in Missouri
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Micah I. Friesen
Elementary Teachers’ and Principals’ Perceptions of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
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Andrew S. Frye
Teachers’ Perceptions of the Literacy Coach’s Impact on Classroom Practice
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Anthony S. Fulton
Virtual School Student Engagement and Mathematics Achievement a Quantitative Study: Does Monitoring Virtual School Student Engagement Impact Mathematics Achievement?
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Carrie R. Gabriel
Reading and Math Achievement in a Project Based Learning Classroom: A Comparative Quantitative Study
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K. Jennifer Gaddie
The Relationships Between Faculty, Parent, and Student Perceptions of School Climate and Student Achievement
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Travis R. Gatewood
Student Perceptions Toward a High School Advisory Program
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Nicole Watkins Gaulden
The Political Behavior and Strategic Advocacy of Missouri Public-School Superintendents
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Lana M. Gerber
Horizon Award Recipient Perceptions of the Importance of Cooperating Teacher’s Characteristics and the Frequency the Coohawperating Teacher Exhibited Each Characteristic
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Kevin L. Gerke
The Impact of Student-Owned Technology on Student Learning Practices and Classroom Instruction
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Angela Gill
A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions of Secondary Teachers Regarding Mental Health Professional Development
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Emily A. Gill
The Impact of Generational Differences on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Perceptions of Principal Leadership
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Lara Gilpin
Comparing Perceptions of Advisors and Students in Relationship to Behaviors Within a Middle School Advisory Program
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Lauren R. Goddard
Disproportionality in Special Education: The Impact of Poverty on Eligibility Classifications and Level of Placement
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Brittany E. Gonser
The Relationship Between the DIBELS Math Program and Changes in NWEA MAP Mathematics Assessment Scores for Fourth Grade Students
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Jackie Gosney
Relationship Between High School Graduation Routes from Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Mathematics Performance
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SuAnn L. Grant
The Impact of Professional Development in Mathematics on Elementary School Teachers’ Mathematics Anxiety and Mathematics Efficacy Beliefs
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Dawn E. Gresham
The Common Thread: Factors Associated With Teacher Retention in Special Education
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Joy L. Grimes
The Relationship Between Fourth-Grade Literacy Levels and Eighth-Grade Student Achievement
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Sarah Guerrero
Experiential Learning: Internships in the Advancement of Leadership Skills
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Cynthia F. Hadicke
Behaviors of Middle School Principals that Impact Reading Outcomes
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Megan L. Hagaman
The Perceptions of Kansas Debate and Forensics Teachers Regarding Factors that Affect Instruction in their Classrooms
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Ashley N. Hall
Teach for America: Perceptions of Dedication, Commitment, Content Knowledge, and Instructional Competence
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Luann Halverstadt
Elementary Retention: Factors, Outcomes and Alternatives Perceived by Elementary Teachers, Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade
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Andrew James Hargis
The Effect of Implementing a Trauma-Informed System on Student Academic Achievement, Student Attendance, and Student Behavior
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Elizabeth Scorse Harrison
The Effect of Summer School on the Mathematics and Reading Achievement of Low-Performing Second Grade Students
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Britton N. Hart
The Effects of Participating in Activities on the Academic Success of Hispanic Students
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Brett W. Hartin
The Relationship between Teacher Factors and Student Achievement in Middle School
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Andrea L. Haun
The Relationship Between Student Social Emotional Learning Constructs of Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Emotional-Regulation and Student Measure of Academic Progress Mathematics Score Growth
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Kimberly A. Hawkins
Impact of Novice Teacher Professional Learning on Student Academic Achievement
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Justin Caine Hawpe
Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward and Willingness to Provide Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities
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Patricia A. Hayes
An Examination of Teachers’ Perceptions of Bullying in an Urban Elementary School
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M. Shane Heard
Math Teachers’ Usage of Interactive Whiteboards and Interwrite Pads and the Effect on Student Achievement in Math
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Lisa Ann Hecht
The Impact of Evidence-Based Bullying Prevention Programs on School Climate and on Bullying of Students, Including Students with Disabilities
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Stephen G. Heinauer
Effects of the enVisionMATH Common Core Mathematical Diagnostic Intervention System on Student Achievement in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
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Karen A. “Ally” Heiserman
Factors That Influence Effective Teacher Longevity in Urban Elementary Schools
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Laura Herrick
The Relationship Between Pre-Kindergarten Screening and Early Kindergarten Assessment
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Rexanne Elise Hill
Extracurricular Activities: An Examination of Student Achievement in the Lee’s Summit School District
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Stephanie J. Hill
An Analysis of School Crisis Preparedness in Kansas
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Michelle L. Hofmann
Problem Behaviors and Attention Concerns as Predictors of Reading Achievement in Second Through Fourth Grades
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Jenna M. Hoing
Mathematics Education: Teacher Perceptions of a Mathematical Mindset as an Instructional and Curricular Tool in the Sixth-Grade Classroom
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Gail E. Holder
The Impact of Project-Based Learning Instruction on Anxiety, Confidence, and Academic Growth in the Applied Algebra Classroom
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Diamond L. Howell
Principal Longevity and the Grit Factor
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Elizabeth E. Hunt Esco
Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Middle School Students Social Skills Using the Boys Town Well-Managed Schools Model
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Melissa A. Hunter-Boyce
A Mixed Study of Professional Learning Communities and Student Achievement
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Brian P. Hutton
Factors that Influence the Instructional Leadership of Principals and Assistant Principals in a Large Urban School District
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Lezlee K. Ivy
Beginning Teachers’ Perceptions of Comprehensive Induction Programming
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Lisa Janeway
Communication Arts Growth Among Middle School Students Enrolled in Four Curricular Paths
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Julie Weichel Jensen
The Effect of My Reading Coach on the Change in Reading Scores
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Brandon J. Johnson
Development of a Binary Logistics Regression Prediction Model for First Year Student Persistence into the Second Year using Pre- and Post-Enrollment Variables in Private Liberal-Arts, Faith-Based, Midwest College
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Cynthia K. Johnson
The Relationship of School Connectedness to Race, Achievement, Attendance, Socioeconomic Status, and Behavior
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John “Jack” P. Johnson
Non-Traditonal Secondary School: Teacher Perceptions of Similarities and Differences Compared to Traditional Secondary Schools
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Kaleb K. Johnson
Exploring School Configuration in Conjunction with the Correlation Between Perceived Sense of School Belonging of Students and Achievement
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Keith J. Jones
Students’ Curricular Paths and GPAs: The Relationship with ACT Scores
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Tiffany Jasper Jones
Teacher Perceptions of the Empowered Program’s Effect on Students’ Internal Locus of Control, Social-Emotional Learning, and Goal Setting
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Anne K. Kastelic
A Qualitative Study of High School Administrators’ Experience with Professional Development
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Logan S. Kelim
Perceptions of Early-Career Secondary Teachers Regarding Principal Leadership Behaviors and Retention
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Vickie S. Kelly
Lexia Core5’s Impact on Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension
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Robyn M. Kelso
The Impact of College Preparation Curriculum Choices on Student Post-High School Persistence and Degree Completion
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Bradley R. Kempf
Middle School Teacher Instructional Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction
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Heather D. Kenney
Teachers’ Perceptions During the Implementation of the Professional Learning Communities Model: A School Reform Initiative
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Jennifer D. Kern
Differences Between Blended and Traditional Learning in a High School Government Class
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Richard J. Kessler
The Impact of Administration, Work Environment, and Personal Issues on Overall Job Satisfaction for Teachers
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Misty J. Kikoler
Growing Wildflowers: Orff Schulwerk Training and Teachers’ Confidence with Culturally Responsive Education
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Stacy R. King
The Perceived Impact of School-Based Mentorship on the Overall High School Experience of Students Identified as At-Risk in an Urban Setting
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Erin L. Klein
First- and Second-Grade Student Growth During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Matthew Russell Koskela
Physical Fitness Differences Between Fifth-Grade Elementary School Students as Measured by Selected FitnessGram® Assessments and Categorized by Gender and Title I School Status
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Kimberly S. Kray
The Impact of Data Analysis by Collaborative Teams and Their Influences on Student Achievement
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Rebecca L. Kroenk
The Effects of Explicit Word Study Instruction on Fourth Grade Word Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Oral Reading Fluency, and Everyday Spelling Accuracy
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Jeanne A. Kuhlman
Teacher Perceptions Regarding Academic Support Times within Public High School Daily Schedules in the Suburban Midwest
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Precious Kurth
Teacher Expectations of Principal Leadership Related to Morale, Culture and Practice
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Jessica Kyanka-Maggart
iPads, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Engagement in Upper Elementary School Mathematics
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William Anthony Lake
The Impact of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (Avid) Program on Ninth Grade Reading, Mathematics, and Writing Achievement
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Gwen Singer Landever
Collaboration Among General and Special Education Teachers
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Lisa V. Lauck
Grade Distribution and Perceptions of School Culture and Climate in a New Secondary School
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Michelle E. Lee
Kansas Principals’ Perceptions of Crisis Preparedness
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Rebecca I. Lee
Teacher Perceptions of the Curriculum Development and Resource Adoption Process
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Julia Legate
Pre-K Teachers’ and Kindergarten Teachers’ Perceptions of Kindergarten Readiness
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Prissy LeMay
Adolescent Literacy: A Comparison of Instructional Structure and Its Impact on Student Achievement
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Deanne J. Letourneau
Teacher Leadership: Perceptions of Teachers, Administrators, and Teacher Leaders in an Urban District Regarding Effective Practice and the Kansas Teacher Leader Standards
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Pamela K. Lingelbach
Student Achievement Data and the Effect of Teacher Content During Implementation of The Success for All Reading Edge Program in a Midwestern School District
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Jason J. Maeder
The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning and Exploring Theories Supporting 21st Century Learning Methods
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Casey M. Mannell
The Impact of The Leader in Me on School Climate, Academic Achievement, and Behavior at a Suburban Elementary School
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Carrie E. Marcantonio
Exploring the Academic Identity Development of Black Male High School Students
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Diane Markley
A Qualitative Study of Changes to Student Sense of Belonging Following Participation in a Peer Mentoring Program
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Judy Jo Martin
A Study of Factors That Contribute to the Exit of Special Education Teachers From the Special Education Classroom in Region 1 of Kansas
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Siabhan M. May-Washington
The Roles and Attributes of English Department Chairs: An Examination of Leadership Perceptions
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Krystle R. Mayginnes
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Trauma-informed Practices
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Tamekia N. McCauley
The Experiences of Minority Educators Employed in Urban and Suburban Educational Settings
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Mallory D. McCoy
Black Females’ Perceptions of Their Social-Emotional Learning and the Inclusion of Counterspaces in Suburban High Schools
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Kylee J. McDonald
Perceived Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Teaching and Learning in Rural Areas of Central Kansas
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Bobbi McDougle
Impact of School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports on Graduation, Attendance, Suspensions, and School Climate in a Missouri Suburban High School
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Krista A. McGee
The Effects of PBIS on Attendance, Behavior Referrals, and Academic Achievement in an Urban High School
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Anna McGraw
The Effect of Rigby Literacy by Design on Student Reading Growth
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James Kelly McMullen
The Effects of Principal Leadership, Salary, Benefits, and Teacher Input on Elementary and Secondary Teacher Morale
Steven D. Meek
Exploring the Effect of Inviting Students to Enroll in Advanced Placement Courses: Can Creating a More Welcoming Environment Increase Enrollment?
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Russell Patrick Meigs
The Development and Pilot of the Technology Integration Matrix Questionnaire
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Sarah Mendez-Guerrero
Experiential Learning: Internships in the Advancement of Leadership Skills
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Stephanie L. Merriott
The Effectiveness of an English Language Learner Center for Elementary Students
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Erica L. Mickelson
The Effects of Play-Based Learning on Behavior and Academic Progress in the Kindergarten Classroom
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Matthew S. Miller
The Relationship Between School Climate and Out of School Suspension
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Michael A. Minter
Missouri Middle and Junior High Principals’ Perceptions of Inclusion and Collaboration
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Sarah E. Monfore
The Effect of Preschool Education on At-Risk Students’ Early Literacy Skills
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Abby L. Morgan
The Relationship between a Second and Third Grade Student’s Change in the Rate of Improvement in Reading Fluency and the Initiation of Special Education Services
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Jessica L. Morgan
The Impact of Summer Intervention on Reading Regression as Measured by Student Normal Curve Equivalent Scores when Grouped by Grade Level and Socioeconomic Status for 2013, 2014, and 2015
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Stacie L. Morris
Special Education Directors’ Perceptions of the Adequacy of and Additional Coursework Needed in Their Graduate School Programs
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Vickie S. Murillo
The Relationship between Performance Pay Indicators and Student Achievement in an Urban School District
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Timothy P. Murray
The Effect of the Number of Involuntary School-to-School Transitions on Student Performance on the Kansas State Reading and Mathematics Assessments
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Leigh Anne Neal
An Analysis of Self-Assessed Leadership Styles and Interpersonal Communication Competencies of Kansas Public School Superintendents
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Autumn Ivy Nelson
Experiences That Supported or Hindered Female K-12 Chief Technology Officers
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Erin K. Nelson
Kansas Homeless Liaisons’ Perceptions of the Challenges Related to the Education of Homeless Students
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Jeffrey J. Nevinski
Mobility and Student Achievement in Missouri: A Multiyear, Statewide Investigation
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Terri S. Newman
School Counselor and Building Administrator Perceptions of School Counselor Job Roles
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Terri S. Newman
School Counselor and Building Administrator Perceptions of School Counselor Job Roles
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John T. Nguyen
Obstacles and Supports Along the Career Paths of Asian-American District-Level Leaders
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Paul L. Ogle
The iPad as a Learning Tool: An Examination of Student Achievement on the ACT
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Ayesha Agboga Okaiwele
Collaborative Assessment Teams: Influence on Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Development and Usage of Common Formative Assessments in the Classroom
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Celeste Ortega
Level of Special Education Placement, Student Characteristics, and PLAN Assessment Results as Predictors of Graduation Outcome for Students with Disabilities
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Tyson Curtis Ostroski
The Impact of Study Island as a Formative Assessment Tool
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Jill L. Owens
Principal and Teacher Perceptions of Instructional Leadership and Organizational Health in Secondary Schools
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Kyle W. Palmer
The Existence of a Knowing-Doing Gap in Liberty Public School District’s Implementation of Professional Learning Communities
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Tarah Palmer
The Effect of Professional Development on Student Mathematics Achievement by Gender, Socioeconomic, and Individual Education Plan Status
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Kurt A. Parker
Impact of Career and Technical Education Program Completion on Graduation Rates of Select Student Groups in Kansas High Schools
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Joseph R. Parkhurst
The Effects of Participating in Athletics on the Academic Success of High School Juniors
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Janel N. Paschall
Middle School Administrators’ Perceptions of Their Engagement in Leadership Practices for Next Generation Science Standards Instruction
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Jennifer E. Patterson
The Effect of Collective Teacher Efficacy and Expectations on Student Achievement in High-Poverty Elementary Schools in the State of Missouri
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Andrea Paulakovich
Implementing a Protocol in Professional Learning Communities
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Heather L. Payne
Elementary Librarians’ Perceptions of the Curation of Diverse Library Collections
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Rachel L. Peek
The Relationship of Student Course Selection and Course Rigor Level Scores to Student Performance on the ACT
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Suzanne L. Porth-Cotton
How School-to-Career Internship Programs Impact High School Perceptions of the Senior Year Experience and Post Secondary Transition
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Brett Douglas Potts
College Degree Completion as It Relates to High School Academic Preparation Programs and ACT Composite Scores
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Rebecca L. Presley
The Effects of Self-Advocacy Instruction on Eighth Grade Students with Disabilities and Their IEP Meeting Participation
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Charlsie Elizabeth Prosser
Virtual Schools: Parent Choice for K-8 Alternatives
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Joell E. Ramsdell
Florida Not-for-Profit and For-Profit Charter Schools: Per-Pupil Expenditure and Student Achievement
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Ruth I. Randall
Predictors of Success for Students Who Test Into Developmental-Level Courses at a Community College
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Shane T. Rapp
Aligning the Advanced Placement U.S. History Course with a Catholic Mission
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Terri L. Redden
Secondary Charter School Educators’ Perceptions of the Impact of Project-Based Learning on Student Achievement, Engagement, and Equity
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Cathy L. Redelberger
Determining the Relationship Between State Achievement Scores and Curriculum-Based Measurement Scores
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Heather Renk
The Glass Ceiling in K-12 Education: How Career Paths, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Barriers Affect Females in the Superintendency
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Dianna L. Rentie
The Effects of Transition Activities on Students Anticipation and Apprehension About High School
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Julitha Rials
Race-Based Disproportionality of Discipline Referrals and the Relationships With Gender and GPA
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Sandra K. Rice
Curriculum-Based Fluency and Comprehension Measurements as Predictors of Elementary Student Performance on State-Wide MAP Communication Arts Assessment Scores in an RTI Setting
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Starr R. Rich
The Effects of Pull-out and Push-in Reading Intervention Models on First and Second Grade Students
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Mindi L. Richardson
Coaches’ Perceptions of the Impact of 3D Coaching on Coaching and Student-Athlete Behaviors and Performance
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Erin E. Richerson
Hybrid Instructional Model for English Language Learners and Impact on Academic Growth, Language Acquisition, and Grit
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Desiree Rios
The Effects of Elementary Student Participation in Technology Immersion Classrooms on Meeting Growth Targets
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Jesse Rivers
The Assessment of Legal Knowledge and Perception of Quality of Training of Missouri School Principals Regarding Teacher and Student Issues in School Law
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Myesha D. Robertson
Departmentalized Classroom Environments Versus Traditional Classroom Environments for Elementary Science Instruction: A Qualitative Analysis
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Jessica Kukal Robinson
A Systemic View of the Roles and Responsibilities in the RTI Framework
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Joshua G. Robinson
The Impact of Birthdate on Kindergarten Student Communication, Social-Emotional, and Early Reading School Readiness in Rural Title I Elementary
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Kenny Rodrequez
The Effect of Student Mobility on the Reading Development Skills of First through Third Grade Students in an Urban School District
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Kerry A. Roe
Reading Achievement, Self-Concept, and School Related Anxiety Among Students Participating in a Fourth and Fifth Grade Looping Program
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Brian Robert Rudolph
The Role of Superintendent Longevity in Predicting 2014-2015 APR Scores for Missouri School Districts
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Michael E. Russell
Effects of the Implementation of a Video Game Curriculum on Attendance and Student Perceptions of Their Engagement
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Kelly M. Saluri
Effectiveness of the Missouri College Preparatory Studies Certificate and the Liberty Public School’s Afterhours ACT Preparation Course in Improving ACT Composite Scores
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Jaime M. Sadich
Closing the Literacy Gap: A Study of Read 180 and Differentiated Reading
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Jaime M. Sadich
Closing the Literacy Gap: A Study of Read 180 and Differentiated Reading
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Vanesa Salgado-Munoz
English Language Learners and Their Transition from High School to College
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Annette K. Sauceda
The Effect of Teacher Degree Level, Teacher Certification, and Years of Teacher Experience on Student Achievement in Middle School Mathematics
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Loren B. Scarbrough
The Relationship Between ACT Scores and Core GPAs for South-Central Kansas High School Graduates in the Class of 2017
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Deborah Anne Schluben
An Examination of the Relationship Between School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports and Student Academic Achievement
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Julie Renee Polc Schmidli
Students’ Initial Disconnect from School and Dropping Out of High School
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John Steven Schulte
The Impact of Instructional Coaching Programs on Teacher Effectiveness:Perceptions from the Field
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Michelle C. Schulze
Effects of a Summer School Reading Intervention Program for Grades 3 and 4 in a Suburban District
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Dred Dean Scott
The Effect of the Read 180 Reading Intervention Program on the Reading Proficiency of Sixth Grade Students in Three Suburban Missouri Middle Schools
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Michelle H. Sedler
The Impact of a Technology-Rich Classroom on the Measure of Academic Performance in Mathematics at Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
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Alisa Elaine Seidelman
The Impact of Assessment Delivery Method on Student Achievement in Language Arts
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Tyler P. Shannon
The Impact of Project Lead the Way Launch Implementation on Elementary Student Self-Concept, Values/Importance, and Interest
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David C. Sharp
A Study of the Relationship Between Teacher Empowerment and Principal Effectiveness
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Jennifer J. Short
Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Their Perceptions of Principals’ Transformational Leadership Practices
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Lachelle L. Sigg
Kansas Superintendents’ Perceptions of Teacher Evaluation Meeting the ESEA Flexibility Waiver
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Scott A. Sisemore
The Impact of i-Ready Instruction on Student Reading Achievement in Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade
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Steven Jerome Skoczek
The Effects of the Web Transition Program on Middle School Student GPA, Attendance, and Suspensions
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Krista Sly
The Relationship Between Middle School Climate and Student Mathematics Achievement
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Erin E. Smith
Strengths-Based Leadership Skills of Doctoral Degree Candidates
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Larry E. Smith
The Elements of an Effective Response to Intervention Program and Its Impact on Middle School Reading Comprehension Scores
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Molly Smith
The Difference Between 11th-Grade ACT Scores Before and After the Implementation of Standards-Based Grading
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Rodney David Smith
The Effect of Full-Day Kindergarten on Student Achievement
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Joshua Neil Snyder
Kansas New Superintendents’ Perceptions of the Helpfulness and Usefulness of Stakeholder Support During Their Transitions
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Thomas M. Sowers
The Impact of Enrollment in a Pre-Kindergarten Program on the Social-Emotional Development of Young Children
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Scot Squires
The Effects of Reading Interest, Reading Purpose, and Reading Maturity on Reading Comprehension of High School Students
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Jarrod A. Steffens
Teachers’ Perceptions of a School District’s 2013 and 2015 Evaluation Systems
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Sandy B. Steggall
The Relationship Between School Size and the Number of High School Dropouts
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Trenton S. Stern
A Survey of Intentional Writing Practices of High School Teachers in One Public School District: A Replication Study
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Matthew A. Stevenson
The Effect of Chronic Absenteeism on College Readiness
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Lisa O. Stolper
Humanities Co-Teaching Approach to Middle School Reading and Social Studies
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Misty L. Straub
The Relationships between Scores on FastBridge aReading and aMath and Scores on the Kansas English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments in Grades 3-8
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Douglas A. Sumner
A Measurement of Student Satisfaction Levels as a Means of Program Evaluation: An Examination of Baker
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Benjamin C. Sutherlin
Teaching Effectiveness: A Comparison Between Athletic Coaches and Non-Coaches in Creating a Positive Learning Environment and Promoting Student Success
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Andrew J. Taylor
Middle School Athletics: Impact on Academic Achievement and Student Connectedness in the Middle School
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Angela R. Taylor-Price
Effects of the Teacher Incentive Pay Program in the Center School District
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William A. Thomas
Differences in Achievement Based on Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Student Enrollment in Pull-out Instrumental Music
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Tamara Lynn Thomasson
Wellsville Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten Readiness as Measured by the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
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Annelise Thurber
A Comparative Study of Student Achievement in Virtual and Traditional Models of Instruction
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Jennifer M. Timlick
Effect of a Reader’s Workshop Model on Intermediate Students’ Achievement and Attitudes about Reading
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Ceresa L. Trecek-Schaffer
The Impact of Intervention Software on Student Achievement in Mathematics
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Pamela B. Turner
Temperament Types, Job Satisfaction, Job Roles, and Years of Service of Doctor of Educational Leadership Candidates and Graduates
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Valerie A. Utecht
Educators’ Perceptions of the Mindframes and Practices of Visible Learning
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Clement Okoronkwo Ukaoma
First-Generation African-American College Graduates: The Lived Experiences of Six Urban Charter High School Alumni
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Brian Van Batavia
The Effects of a One-to-One Laptop Initiative on Student Achievement
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Corey M. Van Dine
The Impact of Working Memory on Students Tested For Special Education Services
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Ashley Hayes Van Horn
Reflecting Racial Diversity: Elementary School Demographics and Picture Book Collections
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Judy Vang
The Impact of the Implementation of a District Literacy Plan on Student Achievement as Measured by the NWEA-MAP Reading Assessment
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Julia M. Vargas
The Perceived Impact of a Private Scholarship Program on Kansas City Hispanic Students: An Examination of Access and Persistence of Scholarship Recipients
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Rebekah S. Varvel
Teacher Collaboration Time: Impact on Students with Exceptionalities
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Ryan W. Vaughn
General and Special Education Teacher Perceptions of Collaboration
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Ja-Ronika D. Veldheer
Multi-Grade Versus Single-Grade Classrooms: Student Performance on the Iowa Assessments
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Corey D. Vorthmann
The Relationship Between School Size and Student Achievement in Missouri
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Ruth Gharst Waggoner
The Effect of Connected Mathematics on Student Achievement in Selected Middle School Grades
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Sharon Derks Walker
The Effects of Mindfulness Training on Teacher Perception of Stress and Teacher Self-Efficacy
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Caran J. Walker
Differences in Test Pass Course Completion in the United States Air Force Professional Development Program
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Elizabeth O’Brien Walter
More Than a Score: Cristo Rey Graduates’ College Readiness
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Rachel E. Ward
Elementary Student Sense of Belonging: Achievement and Gender
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Sandra K. Warner
Student Perceptions of a Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program (2006-2014)
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Amy S. Washington
The Relationship Between Student Grit and Student Achievement
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Jacqulyn M. Wasinger
Perceived Effectiveness of Mentoring Programs for Traditionally and Alternatively
Certified Novice Teachers
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Margaret A. Waterman
The Quality of Ph.D. and Ed.D. Educational Leadership Dissertation Methods
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Rachelle M. Waters
The Impact of School Configuration on Sixth Grade Student Achievement
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Bill Weber
Student Involvement in Co-Curricular Activities and Success on the Kansas Mathematics and Reading Assessments
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Courtney T. Weber
General and Special Education Co-Teaching: Levels of Agreement Among High School Educators
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Mindy Wells
Kansas Elementary Teachers’ Experiences with and Perceptions of Teaching the Content in the Kansas Social-Emotional Character Development Model Standards
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Terryl D. White
School Administrators’ and Counselors’ Perceptions of the Role of the Public School Counselor in Elementary Schools
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Tammy Renee Whitlow
The Difference in Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment Scores of Third- and Fourth-grade Students Later Identified as Gifted and Students Not Identified as Gifted
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Cody K. Whitney
Principals’ Perceptions of Instructional Leadership Behaviors and Student Achievement in Kansas Secondary Schools
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Elizabeth L. Wilkerson-Arbisi
The Influence of Participation in School-Wide Positive Behavior Support on Elementary Student Behavior
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Barbara K. Williams
Race and Achievement Disparities in Public Schools: Educator Perceptions, Beliefs, and Interventions
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Sierra Q. Williamson
Experiences of Burnout Among Special Education Teachers
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Timothy J. Winkelmann
The Impact of Teacher Gender on Elementary Students’ Academic Performance
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Michael Scott Wolgast
A Study of the Effect the Voyager Passport Reading Journeys Program Has on 9th Grade Student Reading Achievement Based on the Measure of Academic Progress Assessment
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Tressa Dalen Wright
The Effects of Math Lab on Student Mathematical Growth in Three Suburban Missouri Middle Schools
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Brent C. Yeager
Reading Level Change between Kindergarten and Third Grade for Students Attending Title I and Non-Title I Full Day Kindergarten
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Emily M. Yoakam
Staff Members’ Perceptions of the Usefulness of Their Personal Learning Network on Twitter
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Justin A. Young
An Analysis of the Impact of a Socio-Emotional Student Intervention on GPA, Attendance, and Office Discipline Referrals of High School Students
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Tim Young
A Study of the Relationship between State Process and Resource Standards and School District Performance for School Districts Participating in the Third Cycle Missouri School Improvement Program
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Stacey A. Yurkovich
The Personal Profile, Career Patterns, and Leadership Practices of Women Superintendents in Kansas
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Vanessa R. Zamzow
Teacher Perception of 1:1 Technology Professional Development and Its Impact on 1:1 Implementation and 21st Century Skills Development in 5th Grade Classrooms
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