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The Impact Of Edwards V. Aguillard On Science Education In Louisiana Public Schools, Abigail Mcdonough

Senior Honors Theses

The landmark Louisiana case Edwards v. Aguillard ushered in a new era of legislation in which certain ideas are discriminated against because of their religious basis. Due to the Court’s misinterpretation of evidence and employment of a faulty test for a secular purpose, the Court is responsible for disastrous and far-reaching implications. This thesis will examine how the 1987 Supreme Court case Aguillard shifted American science education away from the exploration of multiple competing theories of man’s origins in the classroom. Although America was founded on principles such as freedom of religion and thought which should be protected, the Aguillard …

Women’S Soccer Lose 2-0 To Louisiana In Downpour Friday Night, Georgia Southern University

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• Women’s Soccer Lose 2-0 to Louisiana in Downpour Friday Night

Intrusive Advising And Retention Practices In A College Of Agriculture: A Case Study Of First-Year Student Experiences, Amanda Martin

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of first-year students who experienced intrusive advising and retention initiatives in the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University (LSU). Research participants consisted of 20 first-year students enrolled in the college in the fall of 2018. One-on-one, face-to-face interviews with first-year students were conducted to gain insight and understand student experiences with intrusive advising and retention initiatives within the College of Agriculture. College student retention and factors that contribute to understanding retention have been extensively studied (Astin, 1993; Braxton, Hirschy, & McClendon, 2004; Habley, Bloom, & Robbins, 2012; …

Preview: Women's Soccer, Georgia Southern University

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Ulm Downs Volleyball 3-2, Georgia Southern University

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• ULM Downs Volleyball 3-2

Volleyball Preview: Eagles Play Host To Louisiana Schools In Hanner, Georgia Southern University

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• Volleyball Preview: Eagles Play Host to Louisiana Schools in Hanner

Sun Belt Releases Predicted Order Of Finish, Georgia Southern University

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• Sun Belt Releases Predicted Order of Finish

Agricultural Education Teachers' Perceptions And Use Of Environmental Education In Louisiana Schools, Olivia M. Soler

LSU Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to describe the status of environmental education (EE) in Louisiana high school agriculture classrooms. A census of Louisiana Agriscience Teacher Association (LATA) members was conducted to understand their perceptions, attitudes, and barriers regarding EE implementation. Icek Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior was utilized as the theoretical framework. Data were collected through an online survey research method and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results suggest that most LATA members incorporate EE into their curriculum relatively sparingly, perceive EE to be beneficial for students, and are in need of funding to incorporate EE into their curriculum as …

No. 10 Louisiana Claims 2-0 Win In First Game Of Sun Belt Softball Series From Eagles, Georgia Southern University

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• No. 10 Louisiana Claims 2-0 Win In First Game Of Sun Belt Softball Series From Eagles

Preview: Softball Vs. #10 Louisiana, Georgia Southern University

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• PREVIEW: Softball vs. #10 Louisiana

Gs Softball Picked Seventh In Sun Belt Preseason Poll, Georgia Southern University

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• GS Softball Picked Seventh In Sun Belt Preseason Poll

Preview: Women's Basketball At Louisiana, Georgia Southern University

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