This qualitative study explored the impediments, social adjustments challenges, and classroom experiences of F-1 international students enrolled at community colleges in the Midwest region of the United States with at least one semester completed after their arrival. Through their respective accounts, the participants shared their positive and…

This qualitative, phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of first generation Latinx community college students who shared common experiences that have influenced their persistence in the pursuit of educational attainment. It is essential to understand the process of navigating community college for first-generation Latinx students…

Shortage of special education teachers is a prevalent concern of school districts in different regions of the country. Attrition and lack of teacher applicants are some of the reasons for the teacher shortage. In addition, the number of teachers leaving special education is much higher compared to general education. There are various reasons why…

College students report high rates of mental health problems. Even as help-seeking behaviors have increased over the years and college mental health services report increased utilization, untreated mental disorders are prevalent among college students. The unmet mental health needs of college students are an important college access and…

Mindsets differ from individual to individual and consist of growth mindset or fixed mindset, and those mindsets affect the classroom environment. The purpose of this study was to explore how elementary (K-5) teachers' mindsets affect classroom environments. A phenomenological methodology was applied, allowing participants to describe their lived…

This study examined collective teacher efficacy (CTE), its formation, and its influence in a high- and low-performing school, comparing their experiences of CTE with the model suggested by theory and existing research. Collective teacher efficacy reflects teachers' shared beliefs about their ability to positively influence student achievement…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate African American leaders' perceptions of the current issues impacting African American students' retention and persistence while enrolled at PWIs. The research questions that guided this study were: What are African American higher education administrators' perceptions of the main issues for…

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…

The transition to college, combined with abrupt changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and online learning, has increased challenges for first-year college students. Resilience theory, defined as the study of how people rebound from adversity, can help us understand how students triumph over challenges during an unprecedented time of change and…

It has become increasingly difficult for individuals with only a high school diploma to earn a living wage. It is vital for individuals to have more education and training to increase their earnings and be competitive in the marketplace. Adults needing to enhance their skill set or to learn a new skill are enrolling in community colleges, which…

The job expectations of career and technical educators requires a unique blend of industry experience and educational experience. Often this blend is difficult to find. In order to fill positions, career and technical education (CTE) institutions often hire personnel directly from industry with little to no educational experience. Therefore, CTE…

Developed by the Region 12 Comprehensive Center in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, this document supports Colorado teams in exploring the geographic information system (GIS) map, facilitating conversations on the data presented in the map, and developing recommendations to strengthen Colorado's educator workforce pipeline.…

The shortage of teachers is amplified in rural areas where educators work with students with low-incidence disabilities (LID; visual or hearing impairment; significant cognitive impairment; any impairment for which a small number of personnel with highly specialized skills and knowledge are needed for children to receive early intervention…

Research, as well as mainstream culture, may be too quick to label parenting young people of color (which we define as being under or near the age of 20 when having a child) as delinquent and "at risk". Using qualitative data, we offer anti-deficit framing surrounding students of color with children, highlighting the unique achievements…

The traditional methods of teaching organic chemistry laboratories do not seem to effectively promote content retention, communication skills, or valuable soft skills. The purpose of this convergent triangulation mixed-methods, scholarship of teaching and learning action research study was to differentiate the impact of expository laboratory…