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Shen, Jianping; Washington, Alandra L.; Bierlein Palmer, Louann; Xia, Jiangang – Journal of Educational Research, 2014
The authors examined parental involvement's (PI) impact on school performance. The hierarchical linear modeling method was applied to national Schools and Staffing Survey 2007-2008 data. They found that PI variables explained significant variance for the outcomes of (a) meeting adequate yearly progress (AYP) and (b) being free from sanctions. The…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Educational Indicators
McLaughlin, Jacqueline Elaine – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The growing attention given to intercollegiate athletics in recent years amid ongoing controversies highlights the importance of closely examining the implementation and impact of sports policy on college campuses. In an attempt to improve the academic performance and retention of student-athletes, the Academic Progress Rate (APR) was implemented…
Descriptors: College Athletics, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Athletes, Academic Achievement