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The effect of high school JROTC on student achievement, educational attainment, and enlistment. Pema, Elda; Mehay, Stephen Oct 1, 2009 10863
Protective factors contributing to the academic resilience of students living in poverty in Turkey. Gizir, Cem Ali; Aydin, Gul Report Oct 1, 2009 8411
School counselors as social-emotional learning consultants: where do we begin? Van Velsor, Patricia Report Oct 1, 2009 6432
Supporting Latino and African-American students in advanced placement courses: a school counseling program's approach. Ohrt, Jonathan H.; Lambie, Glenn W.; Ieva, Kara P. Report Oct 1, 2009 3558
Cracking the NAPLAN code: numeracy and literacy demands: Thelma Perso examines the literacy demands of NAPLAN test items and provides advice about the explicit teaching of code-breaking and comprehension skills that are essential to numeracy. Perso, Thelma Sep 22, 2009 2188
School readiness: a policy examination of teaching and learning for early childhood education. Perez, David M. Callejo; Dagen, Allison Swan Sep 22, 2009 4073
Individuals with ADHD lost in hyperspace. Brown, Victoria Sep 22, 2009 3220
Effect of learner-centered education on the academic outcomes of minority groups. Salinas, Moises F.; Garr, Johanna Report Sep 1, 2009 5320
Giving university students incentives to do homework improves their performance. Radhakrishnan, Phanikiran; Lam, Dianne; Ho, Geoffrey Report Sep 1, 2009 3650
Teacher leadership: teacher leaders can be key to a school's success in achieving goals for students. Here are some ways principals can help teachers become instructional leaders. Kurtz, Shelly Sep 1, 2009 2418
Effect of migration on children's educational performance in rural China. Chen, Xinxin; Huang, Qiuqiong; Rozelle, Scott; Shi, Yaojiang; Zhang, Linxiu Report Sep 1, 2009 8690
Investing in early education is just good business. Jones, Greg Report Aug 10, 2009 770
A Meta-Analytic Review of Guided Notes. Konrad, Moira; Joseph, Laurice M.; Eveleigh, Elisha Report Aug 1, 2009 6882
Promoting cultural responsiveness and closing the achievement gap with standards blending. Schellenberg, Rita; Grothaus, Timothy Aug 1, 2009 3690
Closing the gap: a group counseling approach to improve test performance of African-American students. Bruce, Angelia M.; Getch, Yvette Q.; Ziomek-Daigle, Jolie Aug 1, 2009 4987
The brotherhood: empowering adolescent African-American males toward excellence. Wyatt, Shelby Aug 1, 2009 4709
Never stop learning. Brief article Jul 1, 2009 70
Community schools: bringing together community partners to increase opportunities for youth. Jun 25, 2009 2179
Raising student achievement. Brief article Jun 25, 2009 252
Raising student achievement. Jun 25, 2009 439
School improvement. Jun 25, 2009 561
Stem. Jun 25, 2009 577
Editor's introduction: challenging contemporary politics--(re)imagining the professionalization of teaching and learning. Nelson, Thomas Editorial Jun 22, 2009 1081
The impact of teachers' expectations on diverse learners' academic outcomes. Sirota, Elaine; Bailey, Lora Report Jun 22, 2009 2826
Education for biliteracy: maximising the linguistic potential of diverse learners in Australia's primary schools. Molyneux, Paul Report Jun 1, 2009 7675
Bachelor's degree. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 61
Reading achievement of incarcerated youth in three regions. Harris, Pamela J.; Baltodano, Heather M.; Bal, Aydin; Jolivette, Kristine; Malcahy, Candace Report Jun 1, 2009 9127
Does posting PowerPoint presentations on WebCT affect class performance or attendance? Bowman, Laura L. Report Jun 1, 2009 2023
Study strategy predictors of performance in introductory psychology. Marrs, Heath; Sigler, Ellen; Hayes, Kaira Report Jun 1, 2009 4175
Raising student achievement. Brief article May 29, 2009 190
Raising student achievement. May 29, 2009 476
A is for iPod ... or pizza ... or cash: is offering rewards for good grades or perfect attendance a good way to boost performance, or a gimmick that sends the wrong message? Guernsey, Lisa May 4, 2009 835
Fostering parent-teacher collaboration in the classroom. Emeagwali, N. Susan May 1, 2009 604
Organizing our schools to support successful student learning. Gomez, Frank May 1, 2009 340
Closing the achievement gap. Brief article May 1, 2009 252
Writing consultations can effect quantifiable change: one institution's assessment. Henson, Roberta; Stephenson, Sharon May 1, 2009 2486
In Texas, attention to fitness is seen as--and proven to be--vital to education. May 1, 2009 491
A comparison of the achievement of students taught by full-time versus adjunct faculty in business courses. Kirk, Florence R.; Spector, Charles A. Report May 1, 2009 3821
Differential effects of student characteristics on performance: online vis-a-vis offline accounting courses. Huh, Sungkyoo; Jin, Jongdae; Lee, Kyung Joo; Yoo, Sehwan Report May 1, 2009 3310
Academic engagement and disengagement as predictors of performance in pathophysiology among nursing students. Salamonson, Yenna; Andrew, Sharon; Everett, Bronwyn Apr 1, 2009 4701
Science homework and parental involvement:factors influencing behaviors and attitudes. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 137
Opportunity wages, classroom characteristics, and teacher mobility. Feng, Li Apr 1, 2009 13387
For-profit and nonprofit management in Philadelphia schools: what kind of management does better than the district-run schools? Peterson, Paul E.; Chingos, Matthew M. Mar 22, 2009 3642
Predictors of immigrant children's school achievement: a comparative study. Moon, Sung Seek; Kang, Suk-Young; An, Soonok Report Mar 22, 2009 6517
Management accounting--financial strategy: Doug Haste reviews the difference between cash flows and profit flows and the treatment of taxation--two key problem areas for P9 candidates. Haste, Doug Mar 1, 2009 1578
Four entrepreneurs capture educational prizes: scholarships benefit franchise professionals seeking to advance their careers. Mar 1, 2009 511
Going beyond the test! Using alternative assessments in career education. Backes, Charles E.; Brown, Philip M. Mar 1, 2009 1921
Cultural proficiency: changing the conversation. Lindsey, Randall B.; Robins, Kikanza Nuri; Lindsey, Delores B.; Terrell, Raymond D. Mar 1, 2009 2794
Talking about racism in our schools: Frank discussions about personal and institutional racism helped Lodi USD improve achievement among African American and Latino students. Camp, Daryl Mar 1, 2009 1644
Breaking through to real change: educators turned around this Title I school by using familiar best practices and breakthrough experiences, and made a commitment to embrace real change. Durborow, Richard Mar 1, 2009 1241
Addressing the sexualization of girls through comprehensive programs, advocacy, and systemic change: implications for professional school counselors. Choate, Laura; Curry, Jennifer R. Report Feb 1, 2009 7721
Aboriginal choice school concept is growing. Bruner, Thomas J. Jan 1, 2009 861
Delicate engagement: the lived experience of community college students enrolled in high-risk online courses. Bambara, Cynthia S.; Harbour, Clifford P.; Davies, Timothy Gray; Athey, Susan Report Jan 1, 2009 7153
Stress and academic performance: empirical evidence from university students. Rafidah, Kamarudin; Azizah, Aris; Norzaidi, Mohd Daud; Chong, Siong Choy; Salwani, Mohamed Intan; No Report Jan 1, 2009 6411
Student incentives work. Walberg, Herbert J. Letter to the editor Jan 1, 2009 305
Higher private school share boosts test scores. West, Martin R.; Woessmann, Ludger Essay Jan 1, 2009 3840
Student success courses in the community college: an exploratory study of student perspectives. O'Gara, Lauren; Karp, Melinda Mechur; Hughes, Katherine L. Report Jan 1, 2009 8829
Sheikh Saud presents RAK Award for Creativity and Excellence. Dec 22, 2008 513
Professional development and student growth in writing. Collopy, Rachel M.B. Report Dec 22, 2008 8770
Teachers' talk in preschools during circle time: the case of revoicing. Yifat, Rachel; Zadunaisky-Ehrlich, Sara Report Dec 22, 2008 8451
Education level and stability as it relates to early childhood classroom quality: a survey of early childhood program directors and teachers. Mims, Sharon U.; Scott-Little, Catherine; Lower, Joanna K.; Cassidy, Deborah J.; Hestenes, Linda L. Report Dec 22, 2008 6335
Research into practice: identifying variables that enhance or interfere with children's learning. Harlin, Rebecca P. Report Dec 22, 2008 4874
Dhabi awards ceremony. Dec 16, 2008 285
Preparing for business: the right education and experience can play a key role in a startup's success. Holmes, Tamara E. Dec 1, 2008 459
Succeeding in school: a qualitative study of primarily American Indian students' use of an online intervention. Zyromski, Brett; Bryant, Alfred, Jr.; Deese, Brenda Dial; Gerler, Edwin R., Jr. Report Dec 1, 2008 2544
Tackling male underachievement: enhancing a strengths-based learning environment for middle school boys. Clark, Mary Ann; Flower, Kelly; Walton, Jonathan; Oakley, Erin Report Dec 1, 2008 3960
The importance of physical activity and physical education in the prediction of academic achievement. Stevens, Tara A.; To, Yen; Stevenson, Sarah J.; Lochbaum, Marc R. Report Dec 1, 2008 6822
A=$50. Brief article Dec 1, 2008 108
The effect on retention of Computer Assisted Instruction in science education. Kara, Izzet Report Dec 1, 2008 3700
U.S. mothers make mixed progress toward meeting goals for breast-feeding. Hollander, D. Report Dec 1, 2008 937
Study blames U.S. culture for poor math record. McManus, John F. Brief article Nov 10, 2008 56
The influence of mind mapping on eighth graders' science achievement. Abi-El-Mona, Issam; Adb-El-Khalick, Fouad Report Nov 1, 2008 9373
Effects of single-sex and coeducational schooling on the gender gap in educational achievement. Gibb, Sheree J.; Fergusson, David M.; Horwood, L. John Report Nov 1, 2008 7340
Working toward Racial Equity. Esposito, Jennifer Chase Nov 1, 2008 751
Assessment in intercultural language learning. Scarino, Angela Report Nov 1, 2008 2351
Improving academics, behavior and character: positive action is the only program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education's What Works Clearinghouse for simultaneously improving academics and behavior in character education. Allred, Carol Gerber Nov 1, 2008 2496
Classroom acoustics. Reese, Susan Nov 1, 2008 1086
Uncommon schools: boosting student achievement and preparing students for college and beyond. Oct 17, 2008 2253
From the U.S. Department of Education. Oct 17, 2008 908
From the Office of Innovation and Improvement. Oct 17, 2008 332
Raising student achievement. Brief article Oct 17, 2008 222
Grad'*u*ate' (verb): new approaches may cut into the nation's dropout rate. Deye, Sunny Oct 1, 2008 1975
The impact of the 2004, hurricanes on Florida comprehensive assessment test scores: implications for school counselors. Baggerly, Jennifer; Ferretti, Larissa K. Report Oct 1, 2008 5853
An investigation of comprehensive school counseling programs and academic achievement in Washington State middle schools. Sink, Christopher A.; Akos, Patrick; Turnbull, Rebecca J.; Mvududu, Nyaradzo Report Oct 1, 2008 8302
Exploring the relationship among cultural discontinuity, psychological distress, and academic outcomes with low-income, culturally diverse students. Cholewa, Blaire; West-Olatunji, Cirecie Report Oct 1, 2008 6205
The effects of a computerized-algebra program on mathematics achievement of college and university freshmen enrolled in a developmental mathematics course. Taylor, Judy M. Report Sep 22, 2008 6551
Effects of a self-regulated learning course on the academic performance and graduation rate of college students in an academic support program. Bail, Frederick T.; Zhang, Shuqiang; Tachiyama, Gary T. Report Sep 22, 2008 7792
Examining sociocultural factors in response to intervention models. Drame, Elizabeth R.; Xu, Yaoying Sep 22, 2008 4844
Promoting Parent-School Relationships During the Transition to Kindergarten. McEntire, Nancy Author abstract Sep 22, 2008 134
Paying teachers for advanced degrees: evidence on student performance from Georgia. Campbell, Noel D.; Lopez, Edward J. Report Sep 22, 2008 5854
AAUW releases new report on Gender Equity in Education. Sep 22, 2008 449
Engaging Science, Advancing Learning (AAC&U). Brief article Sep 22, 2008 75
Exploring the psychological predictors of programming achievement. Erdogan, Yavuz; Aydin, Emin; Kabaca, Tolga Report Sep 1, 2008 3120
Variations in students' school- and teacher-related attitudes across gender, ethnicity, and age. Sullivan, Jeremy R.; Riccio, Cynthia A.; Reynolds, Cecil R. Report Sep 1, 2008 5334
High-stakes testing: strategies by teachers and principals for student success. Supon, Viola Report Sep 1, 2008 1449
Educational achievement in Maori: the roles of cultural identity and social disadvantage. Marie, Dannette; Fergusson, David M.; Boden, Joseph M. Report Aug 1, 2008 6022
Determinants of success within an Integrated Business Curriculum context: an econometric assessment. Genc, Ismail H.; Bekmez, Selahattin Report Jul 1, 2008 5526
Determinants of parental involvement in early schooling: evidence from Japan. Holloway, Susan D.; Yamamoto, Yoko; Suzuki, Sawako; Mindnich, Jessica D. Report Mar 22, 2008 10494
Goal orientation as a predictor of cognitive engagement, performance, and satisfaction. Radosevich, David J.; Radosevich, Deirdre M.; Riddle, Matt R.; Hughes, Peggy Ann Mar 1, 2008 5752
Promoting school success for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning students: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and intervention strategies. Fisher, Emily S.; Komosa-Hawkins, Karen; Saldana, Enrique; Thomas, Genevieve M.; Hsiao, Cyndi; Rauld Report Jan 1, 2008 8315

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