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Perceptions Of High School Graduates And High School Dropouts Regarding Early Education Experiences, Lori Ann Duncan Nanney
Perceptions Of High School Graduates And High School Dropouts Regarding Early Education Experiences, Lori Ann Duncan Nanney
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the perceptions of high school graduates and high school dropouts regarding early childhood education. Research shows that dropping out of high school can have negative societal, economic, and emotional impacts. Waiting until a student reaches high school to provide support that may prevent the student from dropping out can have adverse consequences. Children form cognitive, affective, and physical skills and abilities during their first 5 years of life. Known as the formative years, how a child’s learning is supported and enhanced during the first 5 years can be essential for school readiness …
The Effects Of Academic Redshirting Among Third-Grade Students In A Rural Southeastern School District, Christin Smith
The Effects Of Academic Redshirting Among Third-Grade Students In A Rural Southeastern School District, Christin Smith
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The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if there was a significant difference in scores on the third-grade South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) in reading and math between students who were academically redshirted and students who were not academically redshirted. This study also investigated whether gender has an impact on academic success between students within these two groups.
This research took place in a small, rural school district in the upstate region of South Carolina. There are approximately 2,900 students in the district. The participants in this study included students who participated in the South …