The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how school counselors describe Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies and best practices. The research questions focused on understanding licensed school counselors' firsthand experiences with SEL implementation during transactions with students at K-12 Title I schools in the…

This paper explores how the charter school sector evaluates the success of specialized education programs in order that the Nature School can learn from these best practices and develop its own framework. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with five evaluation experts and eight diverse charter school authorizers overseeing a significant…

As the use of technology continues to evolve in our society and transform the workforce, it is important for K-12 teachers to play an active role in renovating curriculums that meet the needs of 21st century learners. The integration of instructional technology in K-12 education is not about providing teachers with more technology. It is about…

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological research study was to examine if utilizing performing arts elements as teaching tools in large-group professional development (PD) sessions for K-12 educators increased educator engagement during PD. The problem of practice was the lack of K-12 educator engagement during large-group PD sessions. The…

This multi-site, embedded case study drew on qualitative data to uncover how Black Student Unions (BSUs) within a large California university system bridged or buffered Black student experiences. The central purpose of this case study was to gain an understanding of the Black students' experiences within the BSU, framing the overarching research…

Non-profit organizations and community programs work with at-risk youth to teach social-emotional skills like empathy, self-confidence, and self-efficacy. This research aimed to examine best practices for community programs that use human-animal interaction as an intervention for at-risk youth. Specifically, the phenomenological study aimed to…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore teachers' and counselors' perceptions of the challenges of implementing service learning with fidelity to best practices consistently in a school district in the U.S. Virgin Islands and to identify resources necessary to support the implementation of best practices in service learning. With only…

This study determined the significance and relationship of the school heads' and teachers' initiatives on Education 4.0 and the school and classroom climate in all schools comprising EDDIS II during the School Year 2023-2024. With explanatory sequential mixed methods as research design and 52 school heads and 384 teachers as respondents of the…

The purpose of this study is to explore how induction programs impact untenured teachers' overall experiences and perceptions. This study focused on stories, experiences, and values that were explicitly discussed by each participant related to their district's induction program. In general, strong induction programs provide an intense level of…

Modern-day educators often share a sense they lack voice and agency with school administration. A classic example is curriculum development, where third-party designers develop uncontextualized curricula, and teachers then must implement the design even if inefficient and ineffective. What happens if this identical situation occurs at the program…

In education, there is often a disconnect between theory and practice. Urban school counselors must balance the reality of their daily work with the standards set by the ASCA National Model (2019), widely regarded as the benchmark for K-12 school counseling best practices. This study aimed to describe urban school counselors? perceptions of their…

This study utilized a systematic review methodology to explore best practices in improving reading fluency. The literature was searched to determine how the current curricular trends of technology, phonemic awareness and phonics, independent reading, and complex text and vocabulary can improve reading fluency in K-12 students. Potential studies…

This study explores the experiences that lead females to participate and succeed in STEM fields. The central research question of whether exposure to sustainability values during one's childhood, educational, or professional settings broaden participation, increase retention, and/or create opportunities for contribution from females into STEM…

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for students in higher education, accounting or over 1,100 student losses each year (Appelbaum, 2006; National Mental Health Association & The Jed Foundation, 2002; Rodriguez, 2013; Silverman et al., 1997; Suicide prevention Resource Center, 2004; Wilcox et al., 2010). Moreover, recent data suggests…

In today's healthcare, managing chronic disease education has presented challenges for healthcare providers. Current research has indicated that the use of evidence-based practice educational tools used in conjunction with technology resources may improve patient outcomes. However the site did not have this in practice. Therefore, the purpose of…