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A Comparative Analysis Of Tardiness Policies Of Elementary Schools, Diana J. Goodwin Jul 2020

A Comparative Analysis Of Tardiness Policies Of Elementary Schools, Diana J. Goodwin

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Previous research has shown that student tardiness has been a challenge for educators as far back as the institution of modern schooling. While there has been considerable research about student absenteeism, student tardiness remains an under researched area, particularly at the elementary school level. The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare tardiness policies across several large, urban school districts, investigate their alignment with current research about tardiness and school attendance, and explore the possible relationship between school tardiness policies and student academic achievement. The research questions for this study were: What are the major similarities and differences …


The Value Of Food: A Small Rural School Cafeteria Budget Case Study, Rosie Rochelle Slentz Apr 2020

The Value Of Food: A Small Rural School Cafeteria Budget Case Study, Rosie Rochelle Slentz

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This mixed-methods case study was used to examine a small school district in a rural setting that operates a child nutrition program without encroaching on the general fund, while still serving organic, made-from-scratch meals. Current research confirms that school districts are challenged to balance the requirements of the National School Lunch Program while maintaining quality. School lunch programs, particularly small rural ones, are operating at a deficit. This researcher addressed an important gap by providing a comprehensive account of a fiscally sound cafeteria budget in a rural area for a small school, serving 150 lunches per day. In this study, …