Academic achievement -- United States -- Case studies
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An exploration of at-risk students' persistence and dropout during the first year of postsecondary education, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Sai
Identifier: b7931929
Abstract
Disadvantaged students, including those of color, first-generation, low-income, adult learners, and male students, face disproportionate dropout risks, particularly in their first college year. Such attrition imposes financial burdens on various stakeholders and exacerbates achievement gaps. Despite extensive investment in prevention programs and research, high dropout rates persist, warranting further investigation into discontinued students' college experiences. This qualitative study...
Dates:
2024
The impact of an extracurricular student leadership club on student affect, student achievement, and school technology use at the middle school level, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Tra
Identifier: b7930404
Abstract
Research strongly suggests that a students' attachment to school is directly correlated with their health, social well-being, and academic achievement (Blum, 2005; CDC, 2009). Unfortunately, the problem of low attachment to school is widespread (Klem & Connell, 2004; Quin, 2017). Extracurricular clubs are one solution to the problem of low student attachment to school (Bayat, 2015; Gilman, 2001). Schools that have embraced 1:1 technology programs should consider leveraging students'...
Dates:
2021