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Esperanza Rising, Alexis Bass
Esperanza Rising, Alexis Bass
Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities
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A Different Pond, Daniele Spano
A Different Pond, Daniele Spano
Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story Of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Jordyn Rizzo
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story Of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Jordyn Rizzo
Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities
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An Ellis Island Christmas, Alexandra Mcmillin
An Ellis Island Christmas, Alexandra Mcmillin
Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities
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When I Grow Up!, Alexia Smith
When I Grow Up!, Alexia Smith
Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities
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Principals' Lived Experiences In Childhood Poverty Impacting Resiliency Of Students In Poverty, Jonathan Rasmussen
Principals' Lived Experiences In Childhood Poverty Impacting Resiliency Of Students In Poverty, Jonathan Rasmussen
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The number of children living in poverty within the United States is on the rise, which translates to more public school students experiencing those risk factors associated with poverty. Given the severity of the negative effect living in poverty has on the likelihood of academic success, paired with the current climate of accountability in U.S. public schools, it is imperative that educational leaders understand how to create a school culture that fosters resilience in students from poverty. The purpose of this study was to examine principals' lived experiences in childhood poverty impacts the decisions they make. More precisely, it examines …
A Single Case Analysis Of The Impact Of Caregiver-Student Collaborative Learning On An Urban Community, Heather Edmundson
A Single Case Analysis Of The Impact Of Caregiver-Student Collaborative Learning On An Urban Community, Heather Edmundson
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The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of caregiver-student collaborative learning classes on an urban community. The study examined whether the self-efficacy of the caregivers increased with helping their children with school work due to the caregiver-student classes. The study also examined whether providing access to a resource not normally provided within this particular community led to increased self-efficacy within caregivers. The research questions that guided the study were as follows: How do collaborative caregiver-student classes that focus on collaborative strategies impact the self-efficacy of the caregivers in helping their children with school work? How does increasing …
Design And Implementation Plan For The "I Am Potential" Financial Literacy Education Program, Tureka Louis
Design And Implementation Plan For The "I Am Potential" Financial Literacy Education Program, Tureka Louis
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This Financial Literacy Program Model is a proposed solution to the problem of financial illiteracy among the working poor. Over 80 percent of adults in America are not financially literate, yet more than half believe themselves to be (OECD, 2005). No community is more adversely affected by this fallacy than the working poor. Earning income, yet living below the poverty line, this group is as deceived as any other by the misconception that increased income is their sole remedy rather than a small part of the complex equation greatly influenced by financial literacy. Drawing upon a review of related literature, …
The Effects Of Teacher Ideology On Student Performance As Related To Poverty And Ethnicity, Jessica Webb
The Effects Of Teacher Ideology On Student Performance As Related To Poverty And Ethnicity, Jessica Webb
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This study was conducted to explore the impact of teacher ideology on student performance. A definition of teacher ideology was drawn from the pupil control ideology, PCI, created by Willower, Eidell and Hoy (1967). Research concerned with teacher ideology has suggested that there is a definite difference between the custodial ideology and the humanistic ideology (Gaffney, 1997). In particular, the custodial teacher views rules and regulations as a priority, while the humanistic teacher views the student as the priority. Factors which influenced student achievement, such as socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and behavior in relation to how teacher ideology affects student performance …