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Copley Library Impact Report 2024-2025, Helen K. And James S. Copley Library, University Of San Diego Jan 2026

Copley Library Impact Report 2024-2025, Helen K. And James S. Copley Library, University Of San Diego

Copley Library Annual Reports

Deans; The 2024-2025 Retreat: Supporting Neurodiverse College Students in Academic Libraries; Faculty; Jennifer Bidwell; Alma Ortega; Laura Turner; Catherine Paolillo; Enhancing Undergraduate Learning with Information Literacy Instruction; Library Faculty Serve on National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant-Funded Research Team; From Pilot to Signed MOU: the State Commission for Human Rights of Baja California (CEDH-BC) and USD Copley Library Human Rights Cases Digitization Project; Hidden Poisons in the Stacks: Special Collections Investigates; The Journey of a Collection: Honoring the Legacy of Fr. Mike Blastic; Where Are They Now?; Copley Library Student Employees FY2024–2025; Student Awards; Celebrating Sister Virginia (Gina) Rodee on Her …

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Meshless Collocation Methods For Time-Dependent Nonlocal Problems Based On Radial Basis Functions, Qiao Zhuang, Yanzhi Zhang, Zhongqiang Zhang Jan 2026

Meshless Collocation Methods For Time-Dependent Nonlocal Problems Based On Radial Basis Functions, Qiao Zhuang, Yanzhi Zhang, Zhongqiang Zhang

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works

We present radial basis function (RBF) collocation methods for time-dependent space fractional problems on general bounded domains. Building on a recently developed approach for accurately computing the integral fractional Laplacian of any RBF, we design collocation schemes for fractional heat and Stokes equations using extended-domain techniques. In particular, we propose a numerical Leray projection method for fractional Stokes problems, where both the discrete projection operator and the collocation scheme are formulated on extended domains to handle complex domains. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods in solving time-dependent nonlocal problems on complex domains.

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From Progressive Politics To Media Censorship: Analyzing The Trajectory Of Lgbt Rights In Taiwan And China, Sabrina Malec Jan 2026

From Progressive Politics To Media Censorship: Analyzing The Trajectory Of Lgbt Rights In Taiwan And China, Sabrina Malec

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

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The Impact Of Social Media On The Occurrence And Prevalence Of Stress And Anxiety On College Students, Pushpita Paul Jan 2026

The Impact Of Social Media On The Occurrence And Prevalence Of Stress And Anxiety On College Students, Pushpita Paul

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The purpose of this study was to examine the ways that social media affects stress and anxiety levels within college students. A self-administered, anonymous survey was used to assess college students’ perceptions of social media’s impact on mental health. The 14- item survey included questions on social media use, stress, anxiety, social interaction, and demographics. Data were collected both online and in person at St. John’s University. Online surveys were shared through student groups using Google Forms. In-person surveys were conducted at campus locations such as the cafeteria, student lounge, library, and events. Each survey took about 5–10 minutes to …

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Investigating The Practicality Of Parent-Implemented Intervention In Literacy For Children With Autism Residing In Under-Resourced Communities, Chasidy P. Kennedy Jan 2026

Investigating The Practicality Of Parent-Implemented Intervention In Literacy For Children With Autism Residing In Under-Resourced Communities, Chasidy P. Kennedy

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The opportunity to learn how to read is a human right that should be available to all students. Developing strong reading skills significantly impacts a student’s quality of life, societal integration, and establishes the foundation for future academic success. Unfortunately, this belief is not always equally prioritized when it comes to educating students with developmental delays, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Students with ASD often face unfair assumptions about their abilities, leading to delays in exposure to literacy instruction. Additionally, students with ASD from under-resourced communities face increased challenges, as access to timely diagnosis, high-quality educational facilities, and supportive …

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A Case Study On Implementing Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education: Tesol Teachers’ Perspectives On Supporting Caribbean Immigrant Ell Students, Barbara Delaleu Jan 2026

A Case Study On Implementing Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education: Tesol Teachers’ Perspectives On Supporting Caribbean Immigrant Ell Students, Barbara Delaleu

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The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore how Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers implemented Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education (CRSE) practices to support Caribbean immigrant English Language Learners (ELLs) in suburban schools. Grounded in Ogbu’s cultural ecological theory and the CRSE framework, the study examined teachers’ beliefs, instructional practices, and professional experiences to understand how culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP) influenced student engagement and academic growth. Eight middle school TESOL teachers who worked with Caribbean immigrant ELLs—speakers of Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English-based Creoles participated in the study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, …

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Reading Between The Lines: Exploring How Technical High School Teachers Navigate Race And Neurodiversity Through Literacy Practices, Genesis A. Ryant Jan 2026

Reading Between The Lines: Exploring How Technical High School Teachers Navigate Race And Neurodiversity Through Literacy Practices, Genesis A. Ryant

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This qualitative study employed a hybrid hermeneutic phenomenological design to explore how technical high school teachers experienced and interpreted literacy instruction for Black and Brown neurodivergent students. Grounded in Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Disability Critical Race Theory (DisCrit), the research examined how educators’ perceptions, instructional practices, and collaborative relationships shaped access, equity, and empowerment in career and technical education contexts. Data was collected from seven academic and trade teachers through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, lesson artifacts, and reflective journals. Analysis followed Peoples’ (2020) hermeneutic explication process and Saldaña’s (2021) multi-cycle coding methods, integrating in vivo, process, and axial coding …

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Servant Leadership And Student Achievement In High Schools: Graduation Rate And Regents Performance In Mathematics And English, Saida Rodriguez-Tabone Jan 2026

Servant Leadership And Student Achievement In High Schools: Graduation Rate And Regents Performance In Mathematics And English, Saida Rodriguez-Tabone

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This quantitative, correlational study examined how teachers’ and families’ perceptions of principals’ servant-leadership behaviors relate to student outcomes in New York City (NYC) public high schools. Guided by Greenleaf’s (1977) servant leadership theory, the study examined whether leadership grounded in purpose, empathy, and collaboration is associated with improved academic outcomes. Data were drawn from the 2022 NYC School Survey Reports for 122 schools across the five boroughs of NYC school district. Composite indices representing teacher- and family-perceived servant leadership served as predictors of three school level outcomes: 4-year graduation rate, Algebra I Regents proficiency, and English Language Arts (ELA) Regents …

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Police Supervisor Selection Process And The Need For Uniformity In Practices To Improve Police Leadership In The Usa, Catrina M. Rhatigan Jan 2026

Police Supervisor Selection Process And The Need For Uniformity In Practices To Improve Police Leadership In The Usa, Catrina M. Rhatigan

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Effective police leadership is crucial to sustaining the culture shift in law enforcement. Leaders need to lead, and how the executive staff assess their leadership capabilities will determine whether they are up to the task. Police executives need to determine first what their motives are: to fill open supervisory spots? Promote the best leaders? This study and the results highlight the need to focus on the latter, identify the leadership qualities that best fit your department's needs, and work from there. A lack of oversight and inconsistent standards for police supervisors leads to poor policing and inadequate responses to significant …

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Initial Phonemic Awareness Instruction With Printed Words Compared To Oral-Only Instruction: Segmenting, Blending, And Letter–Sound Learning, Jill R. Zablocki Jan 2026

Initial Phonemic Awareness Instruction With Printed Words Compared To Oral-Only Instruction: Segmenting, Blending, And Letter–Sound Learning, Jill R. Zablocki

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Two methods of instruction for blending and segmenting eight vowel-consonant words were compared to examine whether instruction that referenced printed words was beneficial during the initial stages of phonemic awareness instruction. Preschool children included in the study (N = 30, M = 4.4 years) could not fully segment any of the words and did not know the sounds of more than four of the nine included letters (M = 1.0 letter sound). Children were randomly assigned to either instruction that mapped the segmented and blended sounds in spoken words to the letters in printed words or similar oral-only instruction that …

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The Role A Teacher’S Level Of Phonemic Awareness And Phonics Knowledge Plays In The Implementation Of Sound Wall Instruction In Early Childhood Classrooms, Molly Murtagh Jan 2026

The Role A Teacher’S Level Of Phonemic Awareness And Phonics Knowledge Plays In The Implementation Of Sound Wall Instruction In Early Childhood Classrooms, Molly Murtagh

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This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study examined the relationship between early elementary teachers’ knowledge of phonemic awareness and phonics and their implementation of sound wall instruction. Although sound walls are increasingly used to support systematic and explicit phonics instruction, little is known about how teachers’ linguistic knowledge influences the fidelity and quality of their implementation. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory and the Simple View of Reading, this study explored how teacher knowledge translates into classroom practice. The quantitative portion of the study required teachers to complete a knowledge survey to assess phonemic awareness and phonics knowledge to identify participants at various …

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Perception Of Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence In Beginning Teachers’ Literacy Practices, Logan Krisl Jan 2026

Perception Of Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence In Beginning Teachers’ Literacy Practices, Logan Krisl

Theses and Dissertations

The use of Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is becoming a common practice in the everyday lives and workplaces of many people around the world. This is true in the realm of education and schooling as well. With rapidly advancing technology, it is important to understand how first-year teachers are entering the workforce, including their abilities and understanding of AI's impact on their teaching practices. Using teacher interviews before and after the implementation of a professional development program around the Khanmigo AI system for educators, along with observations of professional development sessions, teacher reflection sheets, artifact analysis, and observations …

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A Qualitative Study On Teaching Strategies For Comprehension Of Ambiguous Language Among Adolescent English Language Learners, Gonzalo Grant Castro Jan 2026

A Qualitative Study On Teaching Strategies For Comprehension Of Ambiguous Language Among Adolescent English Language Learners, Gonzalo Grant Castro

Theses and Dissertations

Ambiguous language—words, phrases, or sentences with multiple meanings—often creates significant instructional challenges in English Language Development (ELD) classrooms. This qualitative case study, grounded in Vygotsky’s sociocognitive theory, investigates how four high school ELD teachers strategically employ scaffolding and social interactions to clarify such ambiguities. In this study, classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and detailed analyses of instructional artifacts served as key data sources. These methods provide a comprehensive picture of the classroom dynamics that shape teacher and student interactions, allowing for greater insight into the relationship between instructional strategies and the social context of learning. This study identifies critical elements that …

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Exploring Academic Librarians Self-Perceived Teaching Attitudes And Practical Culturally Responsive Teaching (Crt) Strategies In Library Instruction, Jocelyn Castillo Jan 2026

Exploring Academic Librarians Self-Perceived Teaching Attitudes And Practical Culturally Responsive Teaching (Crt) Strategies In Library Instruction, Jocelyn Castillo

Theses and Dissertations

As campuses continue to see an increase in students from various backgrounds, there is an interest in academic librarianship to explore the use of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) strategies in library instruction. Guided by self-perception theory, this quantitative study examined the relationship between the teaching attitudes of academic librarians and the years of teaching experience, and identified practical CRT strategies in library instruction particularly in undergraduate minority serving institutions in the United States. The teaching attitudes of academic librarians were measured using a modified version of the Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) capturing specific teaching tasks relevant to teaching …

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The Relationship Between K–12 School Administrators’ Adaptive Leadership Behaviors And Self-Efficacy For Crisis Management, Meg Anne Sheehan Jan 2026

The Relationship Between K–12 School Administrators’ Adaptive Leadership Behaviors And Self-Efficacy For Crisis Management, Meg Anne Sheehan

Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative correlational study addressed the relationship between K–12 school administrators’ adaptive leadership behaviors and their self-efficacy for crisis management. Guided by Ronald Heifetz’s adaptive leadership theory and Albert Bandura’s self-efficacy theory, the study was an exploration of how adaptability, prior professional experience, and crisis-specific training influence administrators’ confidence in leading through emergencies. Participants included 51 practicing administrators from public schools, mostly located on Long Island, New York, who completed two validated instruments: the Adaptive Leadership Behavior Scale, which is an adaptation from Shams et. al, and the School Administrator Preparedness and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, which is an adaptation of April …

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Block Form And Grossform: Bigness Reconsidered, Edgar G. Adams Jr. Jan 2026

Block Form And Grossform: Bigness Reconsidered, Edgar G. Adams Jr.

Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation Faculty Publications

During the 20th Century, architecture’s relationship with the city underwent a profound transformation that can be most clearly seen in the changing attitudes regarding the role of the urban block as a constituent component of the urban fabric. The introduction of the car and the increasing scale of urban development prompted a reexamination of both the block and its defining streets. This paper examines the remarkable convergence of architects seeking to distance themselves from CIAM modernism under the banner of ‘Rationalism’ and their ultimately divergent positions regarding rebuilding efforts in Berlin during the run up to the 1984/87 IBA. During …

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In The Wake Of The Anthropocene: The Ecopoetics Of Shakespearean Film Adaptations, Ioannis Garganourakis Jan 2026

In The Wake Of The Anthropocene: The Ecopoetics Of Shakespearean Film Adaptations, Ioannis Garganourakis

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation explores how Shakespeare’s plays and their film adaptations reflect and respond to the conditions of the Anthropocene, arguing that both forms of art can foster an environmental ethic attuned to the interconnectedness of human and nonhuman worlds. It proposes that the Anthropocene did not begin with industrialization but rather intensified a much older pattern of human ecological intervention, a process that becomes increasingly visible from the early modern period to the twentieth century. By situating Shakespeare within this expanded temporal framework, this dissertation reveals how his works anticipate and interrogate the very assumptions about anthropocentrism that underpin modern …

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Domestic Worker Abuse Among Diplomatic Force: The Need To Enhance Communication For Domestic Worker Safety, Martyne A. Volcy Jan 2026

Domestic Worker Abuse Among Diplomatic Force: The Need To Enhance Communication For Domestic Worker Safety, Martyne A. Volcy

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This study investigates patterns of domestic worker abuse in the working relationship between a foreign migrant domestic worker and their diplomat employer. This study focuses on the role of communication as a protection for domestic worker safety. The aim of this research is to explore the unique employer-employee relationship between a domestic worker and diplomat, and whether there are safeguards in place that allow for the domestic worker to perform their duties, without circumstances of domestic worker abuse. This study examines the relationships between communication, knowledge, and power within the system of Diplomacy through the lens of domestic employees alleging …

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Reading Comprehension For The English As A Second Language Learner: Oral Or Silent Reading Which Method Of Instruction Is More Effective?, Rosanne Ravo-Vernon Jan 2026

Reading Comprehension For The English As A Second Language Learner: Oral Or Silent Reading Which Method Of Instruction Is More Effective?, Rosanne Ravo-Vernon

Theses and Dissertations

Educators have seen and will continue to see an influx of students in the classrooms who require English as a second language (ESL) instruction. The goal of this research will provide support for educators and administrators in preparing curriculum that focuses on the needs of these students. In pursuit of this aim, the researcher of this study sought to identify which method of reading instruction best suits English language learning (ELL) in the classroom. The research would identify components of both oral round robin and silent reading activities and then reading comprehension activities completed over the course of a two- …

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The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy And Student Achievement, Rowena Costa Jan 2026

The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy And Student Achievement, Rowena Costa

Theses and Dissertations

his non-experimental correlation study examined the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and student achievement. The participants were elementary teachers and their students in grades 3-5. Teachers' self-efficacy was measured by teacher responses from Tschannen-Moran & Hoy's Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale. Student achievement scores were obtained from the 2018-2019 New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments. Other factors such as teaching experience and teacher evaluation were variables in this study. Simple linear regressions and one-way ANOVAs were conducted to look closely at the relationships between the variables. The results revealed that teachers’ years of experience in the field positively …

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Retention Of Special Education Paraprofessionals: A District-Level Case Study Of Leadership, Collaboration, And Systemic Support, David L. Renahan Jan 2026

Retention Of Special Education Paraprofessionals: A District-Level Case Study Of Leadership, Collaboration, And Systemic Support, David L. Renahan

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Public districts increasingly depend on special-education paraprofessionals to sustain inclusion, yet turnover disrupts instruction, teams, and student support. This qualitative single-district case study examined how leadership, teacher collaboration, and system routines shape retention in a suburban district in the Northeastern United States. Grounded in social exchange and transformational leadership, the researcher used interviews, focus groups, and a document review across several elementary schools. Three linked conditions aligned with stronger intent to stay: (1) stable assignments with clear, written expectations that preserve relationships and signal recognition and fairness; (2) concise, job-embedded preparation with guaranteed access to materials and behavior tools, explicit …

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Violence, Alcoholism, And Marriage In Nineteenth Century New York, Gina Rossetti Jan 2026

Violence, Alcoholism, And Marriage In Nineteenth Century New York, Gina Rossetti

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There is a wealth of information regarding the various facets of nineteenth century American history. However, the topic of uxoricide, husband-perpetrated wife murder, has not been the focus of many American historians. Women, particularly in middle- and working-class families, tackled a variety of challenges as American society was enduring many social and cultural changes. Every day women have been often kept in the background of previous historical narratives and were rarely the focus of previous literature. This dissertation places ordinary women as the focal point by examining the questions of how changes in American society, regarding alcohol consumption and views …

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The Impact Of School Type, Community, And School Factors On Sixth-Grade Students In New York, John Trotta Jan 2026

The Impact Of School Type, Community, And School Factors On Sixth-Grade Students In New York, John Trotta

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Throughout New York State, sixth-grade learners are taught in a wide variety of schools with various configurations in diverse communities. The institutional and environmental differences may impact students' learning as they navigate a complex transition year. This non-experimental ex post facto study examined whether school type, community, and school factors were associated with the academic proficiency of sixth-graders in English Language Arts and Mathematics in New York State. In addition, the study identified the strongest predictors of high school graduation rates. The theoretical lens of Erikson’s psychosocial theory and Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory was used. This study included 1,112 public …

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Homework And Well-Being: A Case Study Of Educator, Administrator, And Parent Perspectives In A Long Island Elementary School, Marie Frances Fonzo Jan 2026

Homework And Well-Being: A Case Study Of Educator, Administrator, And Parent Perspectives In A Long Island Elementary School, Marie Frances Fonzo

Theses and Dissertations

This case study examined stakeholders’ perceptions of homework’s impact on elementary students’ emotional well-being and examined district policy structures designed to support student mental health. Grounded in John Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory, the study explored how intrinsic, extraneous, and germane cognitive loads interact to elicit a range of emotional responses to homework. The researcher collected data through principal interviews, teacher focus groups, and parent surveys at the Long Island School District. The findings revealed that homework generates both positive and negative outcomes, depending on the assignment's complexity, the support provided, and the student's home environment. Students in primary grades (K …

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The Engagement Of One-To-One Devices In A Community Eligibility Provision Public School Environment, Leonard William Wright Jan 2026

The Engagement Of One-To-One Devices In A Community Eligibility Provision Public School Environment, Leonard William Wright

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This quantitative dissertation examines the relationship between one-to-one device engagement and the academic performance of elementary students in a high-poverty Long Island district. The problem addresses the difference between simple access to a platform or undirected platform use and instructionally purposeful technology that supports learning. The purpose is twofold: to determine whether platform activity adds predictive value for state assessment performance beyond baseline achievement and demographics, and to identify developmental patterns that can inform improvement. Guided by the SAMR and TPACK frameworks, the study positions effective technology integration as the intentional alignment of digital tasks, pedagogy, content, and feedback. A …

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Content-Area Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Adolescent Literacy Crisis, Shari Curry Jan 2026

Content-Area Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Adolescent Literacy Crisis, Shari Curry

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The adolescent literacy crisis that plagues the United States as it is perceived by middle school content-area teachers is the focus of this phenomenological qualitative study. When two-thirds of the nation’s adolescents are not proficient readers, an in-depth investigation of the issue must ensue. In this phenomenological qualitative study, the researcher observed and interviewed ten content-area middle school teachers to find out what happens in their classrooms with their low-proficiency readers. How did these teachers respond to their struggling readers in the classroom setting? Using data collected from questionnaires, teacher interviews, and teacher observations, the researcher captured the essence of …

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Disability And Demographic Influences On Advanced Placement Calculus Performance: A Quantitative Analysis, Edward J. Storck Jan 2026

Disability And Demographic Influences On Advanced Placement Calculus Performance: A Quantitative Analysis, Edward J. Storck

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This quantitative study examined equity in Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus outcomes for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in New York State. Using statewide data from 16,457 AP Calculus AB and BC exam takers in 2023, the study investigated whether disability status, race/ethnicity, economic status, and English language proficiency predicted performance and the likelihood of passing. Findings revealed that disability status was not a statistically or practically significant predictor of AP Calculus outcomes; students with IEPs performed comparably to peers without IEPs once enrolled. No significant interaction effects were found between disability status and other demographic variables, suggesting that students …

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Biogothic: New Directions In The Haunted Spaces Of Nineteenth Century Gothic Fiction, Jessica Mintzes Jan 2026

Biogothic: New Directions In The Haunted Spaces Of Nineteenth Century Gothic Fiction, Jessica Mintzes

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The BioGothic is a set of biological metaphors in nineteenth century Gothic fiction that anticipates our contemporary understanding of what we now think of as biological processes. The BioGothic system in the novel captures the site of connection and interaction between the body and the interior spaces it inhabits. The Gothic genre, from its inception, shifts the focus onto interior spaces and the ways in which architectural spaces and the Gothic body interact with one another. This demonstrates, in part, how physical space and biological matter are not only capable of becoming integrated with each other, but also maintain the …

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The Relationship Between Extracurricular Participation, Absence Rate, And Academic Achievement In Adolescents: The Moderating Role Of Socioeconomic Status And Gender, Maria A. Pace Jan 2026

The Relationship Between Extracurricular Participation, Absence Rate, And Academic Achievement In Adolescents: The Moderating Role Of Socioeconomic Status And Gender, Maria A. Pace

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Extracurricular activity (ECA) participation has been linked to higher levels of student engagement, lower absenteeism, and stronger academic achievement. Ensuring equitable access remains critical, as socioeconomic status (SES) and gender may shape opportunities for involvement and the outcomes associated with participation. This study examined the relationships between extracurricular participation, absence rate, and grade point average (GPA) among high school students, while analyzing whether SES and gender moderate these relationships. Grounded in Coleman’s multiple-role theory and Hirschi’s social-control theory, this study employed a quantitative, nonexperimental, correlational design utilizing secondary data from a suburban high school in New York.. The sample included …

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Equity In The Diversity Of Representation In Children’S Literature - Target Age Six Years Old To Ten Years Old - Probabilities Of Change And Growth, Kathrine Leigh Hurt Jan 2026

Equity In The Diversity Of Representation In Children’S Literature - Target Age Six Years Old To Ten Years Old - Probabilities Of Change And Growth, Kathrine Leigh Hurt

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This study examined the evolution of diversity in children’s literature published between 1950 and 2024, focusing on how representations of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status have changed over time and how these shifts align with major sociopolitical movements. Guided by critical literacy and multicultural frameworks, the research explored whether children’s books authentically reflect marginalized identities or reinforce dominant ideologies. Using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, 200 children’s books for ages six to ten were analyzed as cultural artifacts. Quantitative analysis employed a structured coding sheet and diversity scoring rubric to assess representation trends by decade. Statistical analyses in …

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