The purpose of this study was to examine the role of homelessness above and beyond the role of poverty alone in contributing to academic and workforce outcomes. Linked longitudinal data from the Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS) and multiple membership multilevel models were used to help disentangle student and school factors to determine…

This dissertation study used an intersectionality framework to examine the experience of Japanese American women in their educational and vocational trajectories before, during, and after internment. The study explores how the vocational education program and employment opportunities in internment camps changed the educational and vocational…

Cultivating a racially diverse special education teacher workforce is critical to the success of students with disabilities, particularly students of color with disabilities. We examine the literature and provide suggestions for recruiting, supporting, and retaining special education teacher candidates of color. Specifically, we present a vignette…

The importance of highly qualified and effective school staff is unquestionable, but so is the problem of turnover schools. The nature and relation between burnout and turnover intentions in our nation's schools is unclear and interventions thus far ineffective. Thus, the current study aimed to examine this relation testing demoralization,…

A recent study conducted by U.S. Department of Education (2018), noted that an alarming number of principals, close to 20 percent, left their positions, moved schools, or left the profession altogether. Next to the influence of direct instruction through a teacher, the principal is believed to have the most impact on student performance (Marzano…

Adult learners are returning to school to acquire and enhance workplace essential skills needed to meet changing job market expectations. Adequately preparing adult learners for the workforce necessitates understanding their views and experiences. The problem explored in this study was the lack of research regarding business school stakeholders'…

Millennials are the next generation entering the workforce and need to be effectively molded to become future leaders. Moreover, Millennials are a different generation regarding motivations, expectations, strengths, and weaknesses brought to the workplace, which makes autocratic methods of training obsolete. The problem addressed in this study was…

This research examined key relationships in the workplace. It was the goal of this research to answer the following research questions: (1) What was the relationship between leadership style and employee engagement? (2) What differences were observed in the leadership style groups when controlling for demographic factors? (3) What was the…

The role of collegiate athletic directors has evolved from an honor granted to a successful coach at the end of their career to a multi-dimensional administrator with a robust business emphasis. Long-term employment at a single institution is not far-reaching, and the turnover rate for current athletic directors is perceived to be of concern.…

The reasons teachers leave the profession within the first five years is thoroughly explored on a yearly basis. Even though teachers who are transferred to another school or resign from their position complete an exit interview before leaving their current position, the reasons teachers give for leaving may not provide the specific details of…

In order to support the EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement policy dialogue in the area of human capital development, the European Training Foundation (ETF) launched the study "Youth in transition: identifying profiles and characteristics to tap into young people's potential in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region." This…

Built for More, The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work will highlight OST research and illustrative practices and bring forward multi-disciplinary perspectives about future trends, innovations, and the impact of OST on the future workforce. The focus is on OST programs as well as related activities that contribute to…

Mental health challenges, notably anxiety, disproportionately affect graduate students, with research indicating a 41% prevalence rate compared to the general population (Evans et al.). Academic writing anxiety (AWA) stands out among these concerns, correlating with lower grades, self-esteem, and self-efficacy (Martinez et al.; Daly and Wilson;…

This pilot study aims to assess the acceptability of Open University's training platform called Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training course (GICAST), as a means of improving cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in undergraduate students using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A mixed-methods, pre-post…

With the rise of many coaching regulatory organizations, such as The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), women are becoming central to the dialogue. This is especially the case with The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (GCC, 2024) which…