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What Contributes To Academic Achievement Among Elementary Grade Students: A Needs Assessment, Adriana Chavez, Martha Tinehyn Glomah Jan 2008

What Contributes To Academic Achievement Among Elementary Grade Students: A Needs Assessment, Adriana Chavez, Martha Tinehyn Glomah

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The purpose of this research study was to investigate the needs of parents and teachers to identify factors that contributed to academic achievement among elementary grade students. Data was collected from a total of 65 parents and teachers of elementary grade students from Rowland Elementary School in Rowland Heights.


Do Teachers' Perceptions Of Students Success Differ Between Students In Foster Care And Students Who Are Not In Foster Care, Nira Ortega Mejias Jan 2008

Do Teachers' Perceptions Of Students Success Differ Between Students In Foster Care And Students Who Are Not In Foster Care, Nira Ortega Mejias

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The purpose of this study is to assess teacher's perceptions of academic and life success among high school students in foster care in comparison to high school students who are not in foster care. The intent of the study is to examine whether teachers view students who are in foster care placement differently than students who are not in foster care. 36 teachers from two local high schools in Riverside and San Bernardino County were selected to participate in the study.


Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina Jan 2008

Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina

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The purpose of this study was to identify the obstacles faced by African American and Hispanic students as well as the motivations that help them thrive in today's society through a college education. This is important for social workers who work with ethnic minorities because by learning about ways in which these two groups are still being oppressed, they can find ways of empowering them to overcome barriers to accessing higher education. 85 students from Hispanic and African American descent at California State University San Bernardino were surveyed.