School improvement programs -- United States -- Evaluation
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Student ambassador program of peer-mentoring among English language learners, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Vil
Identifier: b7930734
Abstract
As the percentage of immigrants in the United States continues to grow, many immigrant students deal with different types of difficulties, and struggles. The challenges an Emergent Multilingual (ESL/ELL) student experiences when they arrive in the US, and when they walk in for the first time in an American school [sic]. The purpose of this qualitative study is to answer the question: What is the impact of peer-mentoring among Emergent Multilingual...
Dates:
2021
The effectiveness and impact of a kindergarten readiness program in closing the early childhood transitionary achievement gap, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Jac
Identifier: b7930249
Abstract
Core academic skills acquired in preschool and applied in kindergarten are a strong predictor of future achievement. However, many children transition from preschool to kindergarten with a already-identified achievement gap that is magnified by additional factors such as learning environment and student expectations. Schools that advocate for transitionary readiness should folow systemic pillars to foster student success. These key characteristics provide necessary supports for children...
Dates:
2020