Previous research studies show that a positive school climate is associated with desirable academic outcomes for youth. In the United States, students disabilities and English language learner (ELL) are particularly at-risk poor therefore more in need of interventions to support their development. The present study examined whether has differential association achievement these compared peers, which would suggest effect reducing or widening gaps based on disability language. For at all...

Residential mobility is associated with negative education outcomes for urban students, but there little empirical evidence school factors that may ameliorate these effects. One such factor be civic engagement at school. This study analyzed data from 2,000 middle students to examine the interplay of residential mobility, outcomes, and engagement. Findings show who change residences have lower academic achievement rates attendance mobile are leaders in groups attend afterschool programs more...

Abstract By the end of 2019, World Health Organization was informed about first unknown pneumonia cases, later labeled COVID‐19 global pandemic. Based on Mezirow's transformative learning theory, has been trigger event that challenged adult learners' values, beliefs, and expectations in higher educational institutions. The study sought to identify best practices across American education institutions (HEIs) adapt their teaching approach online environment. It answered question, “What are for...

Abstract This qualitative case study explores how urban high schools implement a district‐initiated student‐voice program, referred to as Student Advisory Committees, intended improve school climate. The uses an implementation science framework analyze interview data from principals and advisors in 22 schools. An iterative, top–down thematic analytic procedure was used for analysis interpretation of the data. results suggest wide variation program implemented terms fidelity, dosage, quality,...

Abstract This phenomenological qualitative study describes students' experiences and counter‐stories of school climate how matters for their academic achievement in an urban district. The uses a critical race perspective to help understand contextual influences on climate. Data were collected through eight focus group interviews comprised students conducted middle high schools large Midwest Themes emerged within each domain: teacher support, expectations, safety, peer social emotional...

The study is framed by critical race theory to explore the intersection of cultural and institutional factors that influence Latino students' completion high school. purpose this determine extent which related background, culture, socioeconomic status, institutional-support such as participation in mentoring and/or dropout-prevention programs, can predict successful overarching research question is: To what do family educational aspirations, support programs whether complete school? Using...

School climate is theoretically important for the academic achievement of students in urban schools because safety and support at school may compensate negative structural forces experienced elsewhere. There strong evidence an association between student achievement, but little suggests association's directionality. This study uses a unique longitudinal, student-level data set from large district that combines standardized test scores, survey data, cross-lagged panel modeling to build this...

Abstract The special issue, “Lifelong and Life‐wide Learning in Various Contexts: From Theory to Practice,” includes diverse manuscripts exploring learning environments practices that shape the educational experience of people across contexts at different stages their life. It gathers pieces include theoretical conceptualizations, critical analyses, reflective counter‐narratives, effectively capturing our theme captivating ways. For school psychologists administrators have a fully informed...

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 forced educational institutions to rapidly adopt different technologies for learning purposes. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual (VR) are that can be used adapt practices the adult field create a more inclusive online environment. AR allows interaction with surrounding environment by superimposing images into real scenarios. VR allow users fully immerse interact environments. Both an enabler element opens opportunities improving learners’ experience. This paper...

This study used a mixed-methods explanatory design and Mezirow’s transformative learning theory to explore the experiences of new school principals in professional development leadership program its influence on their self-efficacy as leaders Midwestern urban K-12 district. Surveys, semi-structured interviews, reflection notes, analytical memos were data sources. Key findings included (a) transformation perceived resulting from participation (b) engagement critical role leaders. The...

Abstract Transformative learning has been widely discussed in the literature for challenging and reshaping learners' assumptions beliefs. However, there is a gap practical demonstration of how transformative can be effectively designed implemented real‐world contexts. This design‐based study fills this by designing mock training workshop transforming about poverty. Drawing on theoretical concepts learning, translates abstract points into activities. The incorporates comprehensive review...

AbstractIn order to explore whether the WatermarkTM Educator Disposition Assessment (EDA) is an equitable assessment for all teacher candidates regardless of race, this study used a Quantitative Critical Race Theory (QuantCrit) methodological design analyze pilot implementation representing 650 discreet disposition assessments undertaken in 24 designated courses five distinct programs educator preparation at midsized Midwestern university. Chi-square analysis and descriptive statistics from...

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