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Does Religious Behavior Predict Academic Success For English Learners?, Jeanmarie Hamilton Boone
Does Religious Behavior Predict Academic Success For English Learners?, Jeanmarie Hamilton Boone
Jeanmarie Hamilton Boone
This study examined the religious practices and behaviors of predominantly Hispanic high school English learners to determine whether their religious behaviors, such as attending church, enjoying church attendance and wearing religious symbols were associated academic achievement. In the sample of 126 primarily Christian students, religiosity was determined not to be associated with academic achievement.
Collaboration: Advocacy For School Change, Cynthia Strong
Collaboration: Advocacy For School Change, Cynthia Strong
Cynthia Strong
Adolescent literacy is a looming issue in secondary schools. Being able to read, comprehend, and write is imperative for students to understand the content of their classes and textbooks. According to Michael Kamil, professor of psychological studies in education and learning at Stanford University, "we almost need a trauma center to take care of this problem, it's that serious for kids that can't read...It's the number-one factor standing in the way of their graduating" (Manzo-Kennedy). Given the importance of literacy, this article provides a story of how a high school media specialist on the east coast sought to collaborate with …
Development Of An Assessment Model To Support The Technical Specifications And Proposals For The Review Of The Syllabuses For The Senior Phase Of Learning, Gabrielle Matters, Claire Wyatt-Smith
Development Of An Assessment Model To Support The Technical Specifications And Proposals For The Review Of The Syllabuses For The Senior Phase Of Learning, Gabrielle Matters, Claire Wyatt-Smith
Dr Gabrielle Matters
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