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David K. Baker – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Ever since the 1983 landmark study, "A Nation at Risk", was released, educators have been examining the effectiveness of instructional time in American schools (Pedersen, 2012). However, school calendars have remained stagnant and seemingly a product of society and economy, tied to agriculture, for over 100 years (Turner & Finch,…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Grade 8, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
Hudson, Autumn M. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This action research study describes the influence of differentiation of reading instruction based on student choice and interest on the reading growth of seventh-grade special education students in the academic enrichment classroom. This research was grounded in the theoretical framework that involves differentiation of instruction (Tomlinson,…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Special Education, Student Attitudes, Individualized Instruction
Cooper, Rebeca Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Since the inception of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act (P.L. 107-110), the debate continues regarding supplemental education service (SES) providers and their effectiveness in improving student achievement. NCLB requires districts to use an amount equal to at least 20% out if their Title I, Part A funds (U.S.D.E, 2011) to offer SES to students…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Supplementary Education