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Private Versus Public Schools: A Comparison Of The Percentage Of Third- And Fifth-Grade Students Who Meet Kansas State Proficiency Standards In Reading And Mathematics, Kyle D. Carlin
Master's Theses
The present study examined the relationship between school sector and academic achievement as measured by the mathematics and reading portions of the Kansas State Assessments. Archival data were used to obtain the percent of third-grade and fifth-grade students who were proficient in mathematics and reading for 919 schools (813 public, 106 private) across Kansas. The data were analyzed to identify extraneous variables that affect academic achievement and to determine if attending private or public schools resulted in higher academic achievement. Results indicate that, after extraneous variables are statistically controlled for, students who attend public schools achieve equal to or higher …
A History Of The Richmond Public School System, 1869-1958, Rebekah Roberts Sharp
A History Of The Richmond Public School System, 1869-1958, Rebekah Roberts Sharp
Master's Theses
Histories of Richmond and Virginia devote listed space to the Richmond Public Schools. Little additional information is given in the histories of education. From scattered sources the development of the Richmond Public School System has been traced from its inauguration in 1869 to the present (1958).
The Functions Of The County Superintendent Of Public Instruction In The State Of Kansas, Jesse Earl Vague
The Functions Of The County Superintendent Of Public Instruction In The State Of Kansas, Jesse Earl Vague
Master's Theses
The purpose of this study is to reveal the true status of the present incumbents in the offices of county superintendent of public instruction in Kansas. This involves three problems: first, to show the age, sex, salary, tenure of office, and the qualifications; second , to show the duties of the county superintendent and the distribution of time allotted to each; and, third, to show the methods, the objectives, and the outcomes of supervision.
Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Organizing Of Schools, Floyd S. Hadley
Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Organizing Of Schools, Floyd S. Hadley
Master's Theses
The problem of this thesis is to review supreme court decisions in Kansas affecting the organization of schools.
The Scope And The Growth Of The Janitor-Engineer Schools., Arthur R. Lentfer
The Scope And The Growth Of The Janitor-Engineer Schools., Arthur R. Lentfer
Master's Theses
In recent years improvement in the quality of school buildings, equipment and supplies, qualifications of administrators, supervisors, teachers and almost all other employees have been advanced. Likewise requirements and standards for school janitors have begun or are increasing. Janitor-Engineer schools found within the borders of the United States, with special emphasis on the schools of Kansas, represent the scope of this study.
Education And The State Superintendent Of Public Instruction In Kansas, Mary Marcella Landwehr
Education And The State Superintendent Of Public Instruction In Kansas, Mary Marcella Landwehr
Master's Theses
One of the most important and common features of the school systems of the several states is the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. This study seeks to show the conditions pertaining to the office and particularly to present these conditions as reflected by current legislation in Kansas.
State Legislation And State Board Rulings Relating To Superintendents Of Schools, C. A. Clark
State Legislation And State Board Rulings Relating To Superintendents Of Schools, C. A. Clark
Master's Theses
The problem of this thesis is to show what specific legislation the states now have in force relating to superintendents of schools and also to what extent state board rulings now in effect relate to them. No attempt is made to determine what legislation or rulings should be made by the states or state boards. It is merely a compilation of laws and regulations as they now exist. The thesis embraces a study of the latest available school laws of each state and additional information relating to state board rulings, secured from letters or pamphlets received from the offices of …
The Executive Of The Consolidated Schools In Western Kansas, Alexander Vardaman Anderson
The Executive Of The Consolidated Schools In Western Kansas, Alexander Vardaman Anderson
Master's Theses
The purposes of this study are: 1. To determine the extent or scope of the activities performed by the executives of consolidated schools in Western Kansas. 2. To discover the amount of time which those executives devote to each of such activities. 5. To ascertain the personal and professional qualifications of the executives of consolidated schools in Western Kansas. 4. To enumerate the mistakes or failures of the executives of consolidated schools in Western Kansas from the viewpoint of the teachers under supervision. 5. To determine if the administration of consolidated schools might be improved and to suggest remedial measures …