This study explored the experiences of multiracial and multiethnic students at a Central Valley University in California, aiming to understand their engagement opportunities and support-seeking behaviors on campus. Employing a narrative inquiry approach, qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews, complemented by digital…

This dissertation investigates the role of multimedia applications in enhancing student engagement in higher education, with a particular focus on the dynamics of asynchronous discussion forums and lurking behaviors. Leveraging multimedia applications facilitates dynamic, inquiry-based discussions that promote deeper cognitive engagement and…

The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a predictive relationship between the number of years a student is enrolled in an elementary school with a campus-wide character education program (CWCEP) and their academic achievement, attendance, and behavior during their high school years. This study examined whether students enrolled in…

Academic coaching has emerged as a potential strategy for enhancing student success within higher education, particularly in online learning, where self-regulated learning skills (SRL) are crucial for student achievement. The problem addressed in this study is student achievement in community college asynchronous online courses is low, and there…

Time has come for parents to be more involved than ever with children's educational lives. Teachers need the support at home and school to produce citizens that can work, play, and survive in the environment. When parents are involved in children's education, there is accountability that lies with each student. Grades and attendance are usually…

This research study was to obtain, through the application of a qualitative narrative design of open-ended questions, the perceptions of school administrators regarding the effectiveness of the 2015 modified legislated implementation of House Bill 2398 and Texas Truancy Prevention Measures programs (TTPM). The TTPM policies and procedures are…

Many undergraduate degrees have a mathematics requirement that students must complete to graduate. Mathematics courses are often access points and can become barriers to student progress. To address this, post-secondary institutions may implement early alert programs to offer a systematic approach to identifying and intervening with students…

This research was carried out to assess high school teachers' perception of the bullying of the obese in a mid-size high school in north-eastern Texas and the role they could play in resolving the problem. The review of literature indicated that the bullying of obese students has continued unabated because of the lack of a unified strategy to…

In the wake of suicide, school preparedness is an essential component of postvention crisis response. Professional organizations, relying on the recommendations of researchers and practitioners, have developed helpful guides, such as "After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools," and the "PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention…

During both the United States 2016 Presidential Election and the 2018 Mid-term Congressional Election, voter registration and voter participation rates showed significant improvements over previous trends in voters ages 18-29. This study aimed to understand the various environmental factors, campus features, and educational interventions used by…

Student government organizations exist across institutions of higher education and provide a platform for advocacy and empowerment of involved students. The purpose of this study was to explore whether relationships exist between quality and quantity of student government involvement and socially responsible leadership as well as provide insight…

This study utilized a pretest posttest design to examine the impact afterschool activities had on students in middle school. Survey and focus group data were used to access participants' behavior, achievement and attendance in while participating in afterschool programs. Findings from the study concluded that student's participation in afterschool…

White college students have become increasingly interested in being antiracist White allies, raising questions about how to cultivate effective White allyship development. The extant theoretical literature proposes that White allyship development entails a process of increasing critical reflection on racism and consistent engagement in White…

This paper focuses on examining strategies and implications for supporting the academic and social engagement of behaviorally impacted students in educational settings. By exploring these students' unique challenges and identifying effective interventions, this study aims to provide insights and recommendations for educators, administrators, and…

The problem addressed in this study is that chronic absenteeism of special education students impacts school performance, graduation rates, and future employment opportunities. The purpose of the phenomenological study was to document the lived experiences of parents of high school special education students as chronic absenteeism of their special…