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Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

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2022

Legal Literacy

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Administrator Impact: A Survey Of The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Mckinney-Vento Legal Literacy, And Program Effectiveness In Ensuring The Educational Stability Of Homeless Youth., Anthony J. Marinello Jan 2022

Administrator Impact: A Survey Of The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Mckinney-Vento Legal Literacy, And Program Effectiveness In Ensuring The Educational Stability Of Homeless Youth., Anthony J. Marinello

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The idea that K-12 building leaders should be legally literate in the elements which encapsulate their professional obligations is widely accepted. The degree, however, in which this concept holds true in contemporary systems of education represents an opportunity for further research. While a concrete definition of legal literacy remains up for debate, it has been conceptualized for the better part of half a century when discussions began on its fundamental need (Dunklee & Shoop, 1986). This need has been exacerbated in recent years as we continue to live in an increasingly litigious society. This dissertation examines legal literacy K-12 building …


Administrator Knowledge Of The First Amendment Rights In A School And How To Improve Legal Literacy Through Self-Efficacy, Stuart E. Wrzesinski Jan 2022

Administrator Knowledge Of The First Amendment Rights In A School And How To Improve Legal Literacy Through Self-Efficacy, Stuart E. Wrzesinski

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation examines the legal literacy of school administrators and the lack of mandated training regarding school law, specific to the First Amendment. With continual changes in education school administrators can function as the change agent for schools through the lens of self-efficacy. This dissertation is organized into three bodies of work. Paper 1 is a review of literature specific to legal literacy and First Amendment rights in schools. Additional research on self-efficacy theory is presented as a potential catalyst for increasing legal literacy in schools. Paper 2 documents data based on survey questions specific to legal literacy within the …