Programs included in this collection and when they started submitting digitally is listed below. (See years of coverage in parentheses):
- Doctor of Ministry (2015 - present)
- Education Dissertations (2015 - present)
- Education K-12 Theses (2017 - present)
- Nurse-Midwifery Theses (2016 - present)
- Nurse Educator Theses (2016 - 2020)
- Physician Assistant Theses (2015 - present)
- Seminary Masters Theses
- Special Education Theses (2017 - present)
- Teaching Theses (2017 - present)
- Athletic Training (2020)
- Athletic Training Leadership (2020)
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Equitable Educational Outcomes for New-to-Country SLIFE Students in Minnesota: The Student Perspective, Krista Lynn Aadland
Students who are new-to-country and arrive with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) are increasing in number in Minnesota schools, which is forecasted to continue to grow. Many of these students arrive with trauma, and this ulti...
Facilitators and Barriers to Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates in Non-Hispanic Black Women: An Integrative Review, Melissa Marie Andersson and Elizabeth L. Goes
Introduction - Black maternal mortality remains a crucial public health crisis in the United States despite a plethora of research on the incidence. This presents in the persistent disparities in health outcomes between Black and White moth...
The Effect of Covid-19 Lockdowns and Social Isolation on Adolescence, Madeleine J. Bakken
Adolescents around the world were impacted by social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Students experienced sudden school closures and isolation from classmates resulting in increased screen time, the erosion of social skills,...
Decreasing Disruptive Behaviors in Elementary Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders to Promote Academic and Social Success, Parker K. Bakke
This thesis investigated how elementary special education teachers can support students with EBD to promote social and academic success. Students with EBD struggle with behaviors that can negatively affect the classroom environment such as ...
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Online Business Faculty During the Transition to Offering Online Programs, Joseph Andrew Bakker
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the experiences of online business faculty at private nonprofit postsecondary institutions as their online programs were launched. The experiences of how business faculty encounte...
Neurocognitive Teaching Strategies in the English Language Learner Classroom, Susan Annette Biasco
The emergence of advanced medical technology in the past 30 years has allowed doctors and researchers to look inside the brain to more accurately model cognition and memory. The concept of neuroplasticity has replaced the outdated idea that...
How Assistance Dogs Impact the Academic and Social/Emotional Development of Students With Disabilities, Elizabeth A. Bloom
This literature review explores the impact of using assistance dogs in special education to address social-emotional development and academic success for students with various disabilities. The review evaluated dog-assisted interventions, a...
Increasing Academic Engagement in Underserved Elementary Students, Molly K. Boss
The issue of student disengagement has been troubling teachers and school systems for years. The COVID crisis brought the issue to the forefront and renewed attention to the critical effects of disengagement on students’ academic and life p...
Barriers to Spiritual Growth, Brian A. Brunke
This thesis examined the barriers to spiritual growth among believers, analyzing biblical and theological sources alongside perspectives from additional literature. The study identified significant obstacles to spiritual development, includ...
Reimagining the Canvas: Exploring Culturally Responsive Teaching in Art Education, Elice F. Brunnette
Considering the inequities faced by culturally diverse students inside and outside of art classes, it is crucial to build a greater understanding of the specific challenges they encounter and to creatively implement more effective pedagogic...
The Impact of an Effective Co-Teaching Model for Elementary Students With Disabilities, Emma Y. Carlson
Co-teaching has become a widely utilized practice between a general education and a special education teacher to make inclusive education possible for students with disabilities. This thesis examines the characteristics and impacts of an ef...
Special Education Student Success Factors for the Online K-12 Learning Setting, Cassie Castro
This study investigates the dynamics of teacher-student communication and its impact on the academic success of students receiving special education services in grades 6–12 within an online school setting. With the growing adoption of onlin...
Embodying Jesus' Mission: Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care, Melanie Cole
The goal of this dissertation was to ascertain the need for trauma-informed training in pastoral preparation programs. To achieve this goal, the researcher examined the main components of Jesus’ mission manifesto as detailed by Luke in his ...
The Role of Maternal Position During the Second Stage of Labor on Reducing Perineal Injury: An Integrative Review, Ericka L. Dalton and Tabatha Ruth Erlandson
Introduction: Perineal lacerations remain a common occurrence amongst vaginal deliveries. While there are some recommendations for supportive techniques throughout the literature, position is typically not included in these. Perineal trauma...
Emulating God’s Heart in Embracing and Regulating Our God-Given Emotions, Cyndie Claypool de Neve
Christians need a Bible-based tool to help them move from emotionally dysregulated to emotionally regulated. Instead of processing their emotions, some Christians have a tendency to ignore and suppress their emotions, which can lead to poor...
Exploring the Lived Experiences of People with Adverse Childhood Experiences who have Graduated from College and Broken the Cycle of Generational Poverty, Darlene Denmark-Brown
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as defined by Drs. Felitti and Anda are prevalent in the general population of the United States. These childhood traumas have a profound and lasting impact on emotional, psychological, and social develo...
Inspiring Success: Methods and Interventions for Empowering and Motivating At-Risk Students, Rebecca Diaz
This literature review focuses on proven techniques to motivate at-risk, reluctant learners to actively engage in their education. Specific interventions for motivating students are discussed, as well as the reasoning behind those intervent...
The Impact of a Label: The Relationship Between Perception of Care and Outlook of Future Aspirations as Influences of Identity for Students Who Receive Special Education Services, Tamara Dobbins
This study examines the relationship between students who receive special education services and students who do not, their perception of care from adults and peers, and their future outlook. Students want to feel care from adults and peers...
Uncovering the Links: Drug Use, Mental Health, and Undergraduate Student Academic Success Using Data from the 2022–2023 Healthy Minds Study, Brooke Inez Ellingson Eischens
Substance use and mental health challenges are prevalent among college students, raising concerns about their impact on academic success. Using secondary data from the 2022–2023 Healthy Minds Study (N = 76,406), this study examined associat...
The Effects of Literature Groups on Social-Emotional Learning and Reading Motivation Among Adolescents, Jennifer Krista Geisinger
As students move into adolescence there is an increased need for social and emotional competencies to navigate academic expectations, personal identity, and social structures. Research has shown that social and emotional learning can increa...
Teacher Burnout and the Impact on Special Education Students and Strategies to Cope and Manage Burnout, John T. Gerding
The teaching profession requires educators to fulfill multiple roles—beyond instruction, they serve as counselors, mentors, behavior managers, and sources of emotional support, especially in underserved urban and rural communities. These ro...
Cognitive Behavioral Strategies and Academic Success Among Students Experiencing Trauma, Michael G. Gibbs
This study explores literature focused on the impact of implementing the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) method to improve academic achievement among students who have experienced trauma. CBITS is a school-...
Improving Academics Using Brain Breaks, Nicole Rose Graeve
This thesis investigates how brain breaks, also known as activity breaks, impact student learning and retention as well as student overall well-being. The compiled research in this review demonstrates how breaks taken throughout the day not...
Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies for Secondary Students With Disabilities in the General Education Setting, Karlie N. Groves
Concern regarding the quality of reading instruction continues to be a topic addressed by researchers, educators, administrators, and policymakers. Historically, there have been many avenues reported to teach reading comprehension skills. T...
Using Social Media to Enhance Student Engagement and Promote Academic Success, Jordan Gustafson
This thesis explores how social media can be effectively leveraged to enhance student learning rather than act as a distraction in the classroom. Drawing on a comprehensive review of current literature, the study examines the instructional ...
Genetic Insights Into Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Polymorphisms and Inherited Thrombophilia: Advancing Precision Screening and Therapeutic Interventions to Optimize Perinatal Outcomes, Taylar Hash
Introduction: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene polymorphisms and inherited thrombophilia, such as Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A, have been implicated in adverse pregnancy outcomes, including recurrent pregnancy los...
Special Education Teachers’ Burnout: Exploring the Impact of Special Education Setting and Teaching Experience, Adriana Noel Haugen
This quantitative study investigated the extent to which special education teachers' perceptions of burnout are associated with two contextual variables: federal instructional setting and years of teaching experience. Although burnout in sp...
Emotional Health as a Preventive Measure to Reduce Abuse in Evangelical Ministries, Tammie Jean Haveman
This study addressed the relationship between emotional health and abuse in Evangelical ministry contexts in the United States. A mixed-methods design explored how the emotional health of leaders contributed to organizational dynamics withi...
Measuring Change Readiness in Congregations Searching for a Pastor During a Pastoral Vacancy, Paul Hennings
This study addressed the problem of measuring change readiness in Midwestern LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) congregations searching for a pastor during a pastoral vacancy. Measuring change readiness is important because...
Hmong American Caregivers and Kindergarten Readiness, Cheng Y. Her
Researchers identified a gap in literature and suggested the need for further study by parents from all ethnic groups regarding their perceptions of their children’s school readiness. The participants in this qualitative study were Hmong fe...
Incorporating and Aligning an NGSS Phenomena-Based Approach in Science and the Impacts on Student Learning, Mallory A. Hoffman
The Next Generation Science Standards represent a significant shift in how science has traditionally been taught. They incorporate the three dimensions of disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts...
The Impact of Postsecondary Programs on the Transition to Adulthood and Key Strategies Educators Can Implement to Support Students With Disabilities, Dava M. Huls
Postsecondary education (PSE) programs play a crucial role in preparing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for adulthood by enhancing employment, independent living, and social skills Zhang et al., (2023). The e...
Vocational Ministry Leader Burnout: Exploring the Effects of the Spiritual Discipline of Resting in Solitude on the Mitigation of Burnout for Vocational Ministry Leaders in South Florida, Sandra L. Ives
Vocational ministry leaders are at an increased risk of burnout due to the demands of their roles in ministry, which can result in burnout. The problem this project addressed was the mitigating effect of the spiritual habits of resting in s...
The Supporting of Teachers of Experiential Learning, Natalia Noemi Jankowski
This literature review investigates best practices for supporting teachers in experiential learning, including project-based, inquiry-based, service, and problem-based approaches. Grounded in constructivist learning theory, the research exp...
Why I Stay: A Qualitative Appreciative Inquiry Study Exploring Teacher Longevity in an Urban Educational Settings, Rachel Renee Jorgensen
Teacher shortages have become a critical issue across various educational settings, with urban schools experiencing disproportionate levels of teacher attrition (Lamboy, 2023; Wiggan et al., 2021). This study investigated the philosophical ...
Navigating the Crossroads: Peer Academic Support, On-Campus Work Experiences, and the Journey Toward Self-Authorship, Sarah Michelle Kofler
Leaders of higher education institutions often articulate goals for undergraduate students’ academic and social development that correspond with the essential learning outcomes identified by the American Association of Colleges and Universi...
Facilitators and Barriers to Interprofessional Collaboration Between Physicians and Midwives: An Integrative Review, Kathy D. Lambright and Anesha E. Martin
Introduction: Early models of interprofessional collaborative care suggest that when there is a collaboration between midwives and physicians, the outcomes for mothers and babies are improved. The purpose of this integrative review of the r...
The Importance of Executive Function Skills in Neurodivergent Students, Charlene M. Loverink
This literature review examined three main areas: (a) the impact of executive function skills on academic achievement in students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities (SLD), and attention deficit hyperactivity...
The Impact of Hearing Loss on D/deaf and Hard of Hearing People: Strategies for Academic, Social, and Emotional Support for Students, Mikayla Magnuson
Deafness is described as the complete loss of hearing, and the different degrees of hearing loss include mild, moderate, or severe or profound. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in eight people ages 12 or ol...
Restorative Justice in Secondary Schools: Benefits, Challenges, and Academic Impact, Joseph S. Matia
This literature review examines restorative justice practices in secondary education, focusing on academic outcomes and comparison with traditional disciplinary methods. Drawing from research published between 2013-2024, this review analyze...
School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports as a Framework for Equity: Addressing the Discipline and Academic Achievement Gap in Minnesota Schools, Amy Danielle McGuire
In response to state-level legislative initiatives, many Minnesota schools have implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve student behavior and school climate, guided in part by the assumption that these im...
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Mathematics Education, Efe Mensah-Brown
The literature review explored how Ladson-Billings’ (1995) definition of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP), with the three tenets of academic achievement, cultural competence and sociopolitical consciousness, could be used in mathematics e...
College and Career Readiness Through Business-Focused CTSOS, Krystal W. Murphy
The purpose of the literature review was to explore how business-focused Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) in secondary education contribute to preparing students for post-secondary education and career success. This review...
Freestanding Birth Centers-Safety and Efficacy Related to Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: An Integrative Review, Nicole Lynn Muzik and Casey Renee Workman
Introduction: The goal of this literature review is to determine the safety of community birth by evaluating if low-risk pregnant women at term, who deliver in the community setting, specifically at freestanding birth centers, have comparab...
Barriers to Churches Understanding How They Are Impacted by White Supremacy Culture, Pamela R. Ngunjiri
The problem this project addressed was the barriers to Christian churches' understanding how they are impacted by white supremacy culture. The research identified themes that hinder racial equity and arrived at recommendations on how to dis...
Telehealth in the Postpartum Period: An Integrative Review, Ann Elizabeth Niedermayer and Laura Orrock
Introduction: Improving postpartum care by addressing the steep decline in postpartum care utilization is important to maternal and newborn health. This integrative review explores the use of telehealth in the postpartum period and its impa...
An Examination of Clinical Self-Efficacy and Confidence after the Rolling Through the Complications Clinical Debriefing Experience, Laura Nugteren
Inadequate educational preparation for the clinical judgment demands of complex patient scenarios further perpetuates stress and burnout in the nursing profession. Self-efficacy and self-confidence have been correlated with decreased percei...
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Minnesota's PSEO Students: A Qualitative Exploration, Joel Edward Olson
In my dissertation, Understanding the Lived Experiences of Minnesota's PSEO Students: A Qualitative Exploration, I explored students’ experiences of the transition from high school to college via Minnesota’s PSEO program. As a Bethel Univer...
Teaching Financial Literacy: How Educator Background, Confidence and Preparedness Shape Student Financial Behavior, Abigail M. Osborn
Many states have adopted high school personal finance graduation course requirements to address the lack of financial literacy in the United States. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the role of teachers’ backgrounds, confidence, and...
Peer Mentoring in Education: Academic and Social Outcomes for Students With Disabilities, MacKenzie Peterson
This thesis explores the academic and social outcomes of peer mentoring for students with disabilities, as well as the outcomes for peer mentors themselves. Through a review of research, the findings indicate that peer tutoring and mentorin...
Investigating the Relationship Between Discovery Learning and Students' Engagement and Knowledge Acquisition in Montessori and Traditional Schools, Jessica Phelps
This quantitative study examines the relationship between discovery learning and student engagement and knowledge acquisition in Montessori versus traditional schools within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). This study, grounde...
A Model for Understanding Anxiety and Practices to Alleviate it as it Relates to Divine Sovereignty and Human Free Will, Patrick K. Prentice
This research focuses on the lack of practices that address emotional anxiety in rural church attendees in Southwestern Iowa caused by the apparent absence of control over situations that require trusting divine sovereignty or human free wi...
The Impact of Gender on Learning Styles of Students With Learning Disabilities, Caleb Quernemoen
This thesis examines how gender influences the learning styles of students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs). While students inherently learn in different ways, factors such as gender and the presence of a learning disability add c...
The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Professional Quality of Life: Assessing Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Satisfaction in Minnesota Teachers, Jaclyn Rehmke
This study explored the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and professional quality of life among Minnesota special education teachers, focusing on compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. Par...
Impact of Trauma on Learning, Megan Rinerson
Trauma has large and often long-lasting effects on individuals, particularly in how it influences learning in educational settings. When students experience trauma—whether from abuse, neglect, violence, or loss—it can significantly disrupt ...
Importance of Inclusion for Special Education, Martha Roberts
This literature review aims to inform inclusive education and why it is crucial for all students. Inclusion is based on the students’ academic and social-emotional success from learning with their general education peers from both general e...
From the Back of the Room: A Paraprofessional Perspective of Collaboration and Self- Efficacy in the Secondary Classroom, Lindsay Seim
This non-experimental, quantitative study investigated the relationship between secondary paraprofessionals' self-reported perceptions of collaboration and self-efficacy in secondary classrooms. The purpose was to explore statistically sign...
An Exploration of Brainstorming Methods and Their Influence on Creativity in Secondary Visual Arts, Melody K. Shryock
This thesis explores the impact of structured brainstorming methods on creativity in visual arts among middle school students, a period marked by the shift from concrete to abstract thinking. Creativity often declines during adolescence due...
Disrupting Problematic Smartphone Use in the Classroom Setting: Addressing Student Need for Autonomy, Relatedness, and Competency, Lindsay Simon-Lide
This literature review investigates the causes, effects, and intervention of Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) in students. Teachers and leadership at the district and state levels concur that strategies and policies must be formulated to ad...
Meeting Student Needs: The Impact of Physical Classroom Features on Student Success and Well-Being, Amanda Sleen
This thesis investigates how physical features of the classroom environment impact student academic achievement and well-being in secondary education. Through a comprehensive literature review, this thesis examines four key areas: classroom...
The Impact of Poverty on Student Achievement and Effective Strategies to Close the Gap, Alexis L. Sorbo
Poverty has a negative impact on student achievement through a variety of factors such as student engagement, motivation, parent engagement, and resource access. This thesis explores the relationship between poverty and academic achievement...
Investigating the Relationship of Feminization of Education and Teacher Attrition, Kate Irene Toriseva Trosen
The feminization of teaching has taken place over multiple centuries, born of a mixture of social-political movements which reveal current complex issues leading to a shortage of young women entering and staying in education careers. Throug...
The Importance of Pragmatics in the Foreign Language Classroom, Emma Marie Hatsuko Van Ermen
Pragmatics has received relatively little attention in language instruction, as it is often regarded as a higher level skill and has only recently gained prominence in linguistic research. This literature review examines the role of pragmat...
Citizenship and Education: Teaching Controversy in Secondary Civics Education, Brian K. Ward
This thesis explores how contemporary political and ideological disputes shape secondary civics education in the United States, with particular attention to the tensions between parental rights, state authority, and the professional duties ...
Serving Special Education Students in Private Schools, Amanda Jo Weddle
Private schools have been underprepared to welcome and serve students with disabilities. Throughout the years, parents have advocated for change to occur to support their children's diverse needs, but these students are frequently turned aw...
Understanding the Effect of Restorative Leadership Development in Parent or Caregiver Differentiation of Self in Chronically Conflicted Family Systems Experiencing Chronic Absenteeism/Truancy, Lisa J. Welter
This study sought to understand the effectiveness of restorative leadership development and coaching in parent or caregiver differentiation of self in chronically conflicted family systems experiencing chronic absenteeism or truancy. This m...
Effective Individualized Services by Case Managers of Special Education Students at the Secondary Level, David Allan Wenell
Special education case managers in secondary education may need to utilize check-ins as a service for students. While students should be kept in the least restrictive environment, their needs sometimes necessitate services outside the gener...
Transitioning Children With Autism Into the School Setting, Samantha M. Willman
Individuals with autism may face multiple challenges throughout their lives. The challenge of transitioning into the school environment can be supported and navigated through accommodations, modifications and interventions. Addressing the c...
The Impact of Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Middle School Classroom, Kathleen M. Wittig
Student trauma has become more prevalent in the classroom setting since the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more schools are adopting a trauma-informed/sensitive approach to teaching to serve the growing number of students with trauma in the cl...
Using WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework to Make Language Visible in an International Baccalaureate Unit of Inquiry, Wanqing Zhao
This thesis discusses the integration of the theory and practices of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs with those of the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework (...
The First Five Years: A Study of Novice Teacher Retention in High-Poverty Urban Public Schools, Nathan Ziegler
Using data from the 2020–2021 National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS), this quantitative study investigated the retention and attrition of novice teachers in high-poverty urban public schools in the United States. With large numbers of...
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Benefits of Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies and Interventions for Students, Ryan J. Abrahamson
Over the years, schools have faced an uphill battle when discussing trauma in students. As the research continues to improve and the more it is studied, more schools are able to talk about it and learn about it. This can become a big weight...
A Quantitative Examination of Teachers’ Perception of Children’s Socio-Emotional Development in Reggio Emilia and Alberta Flight Framework-Driven Early Childhood Education and Care Centers, Emmanuel Adegboyega Adewusi
This quantitative cross-sectional study examines teachers’ perceptions of children’s socio-emotional development in Reggio Emilia and Alberta Flight framework-driven Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) centers. Two research questions ...
Organizational Factors and Teachers' Burnout and Attrition, Tony Alberts
This study investigates factors influencing teacher retention and attrition, emphasizing the roles of demographic characteristics, salary, salary satisfaction, burnout, and working conditions. Utilizing data from the 2020–2021 National Teac...
Nurturing Minds and Hearts: The Positive Impacts of Visual Art Education, Jacob A. Anderson
This thesis will explore the significance of visual arts education in the academic and personal development of students during their school years. It aims to define the critical role of visual arts education in enhancing students' academic ...
From Teacher Attrition to Teacher Retention: The Role of School Principals, Karen Balmer
This quantitative study explored the role of school principals as an intervention to the teacher shortage crisis in the United States. The shortage of teachers is not a new topic in public policy and research; however, the strategies set fo...
The Neuroscience of Reading and Implications for Early Reading Instruction, Edward J. Barron Jr
The following literature review investigates current research focused on the neural networks involved in reading and the implications of the research on early literacy education and instruction. The neural network is located in the left hem...
Parent Involvement and Special Education Literature Review, Amanda Basara
Many parents have children in special education. Parents' level of involvement varies per family. Some parents are very involved in their child's education, and some are not. Many parents reported not understanding the special education pro...
Developing a Leadership Model That Encourages Racial Equity in the Church, Karen J. Beaumont
This project, Developing a Leadership Model that Encourages Racial Equity in the Church, brings the reader to a place of real contemplation over personal quandaries regarding racism in this country, as well as current leadership practice in...
Investigating the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Burnout Among Special Education Teachers in Iowa, Erica M. Boettcher
Emotional intelligence (EI) can play a critical role in the well-being of teachers and may significantly impact the risk of burnout. Teachers with higher EI are better equipped to manage stress, regulate their emotions, and navigate challen...
Transition Programming for Mild to Moderate Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Danielle Boisvert
The transition process for students with disabilities is a crucial part of their academic careers. Students with intellectual disabilities need the skill set to have an effective transition from high school to adulthood. They need to be giv...
Barriers and Facilitators for the Reduction of Illicit Opioid Use in the Peripartum Period, Jennifer L. Botelho and Jounia S. Saint-Juste
Introduction: There has been a steady rise in the incidence of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in pregnant women in the past decade, becoming a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and prompting the need for a deeper understanding of...
Impact of Childbirth Education on Delivery Mode and Maternal Anxiety in Low-Risk Primiparous Women: An Integrative Review, Nandi Brown
Introduction: Motherhood is a significant rite of passage; however, many pregnant people feel underprepared. The prevalence of cesarean birth among nulliparous women due to pregnancy-related anxiety is a major concern of perinatal care prov...
Bridging the Gap: Effective Strategies to Engage Emerging Adults in the Church, Tara P. Bulger
This study intended to identify effective strategies to engage emerging adults in the church because research and the researcher’s experience noticed a decline in emerging adults’ attendance in church. This led to the exploration of scriptu...
The Role of Administration in Creating Equitable Educational Practices, Erin A. Burch
Effective leadership practices in education have been extensively researched, yet inequitable outcomes for marginalized groups remain despite evidence-based strategies and accountability measures. How can educational leaders and administrat...
Effects of Four-Day School Week on Teachers and Students, Lisa Cantwell
School districts all around the United States are facing ongoing budget cuts, difficulty retaining and recruiting qualified and experienced educators, declining graduation rates, and poor student attendance. An increasing number of school d...
Divorcing Your OPM: Moving from an Outsourced Online Program Management Model to a New Online Program Management Model: A Qualitative Descriptive Case Study, Andrea Carroll-Glover
The demand for flexible online learning models, fueled by technological advancements and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has necessitated creative solutions to support millions of students enrolled in online programs. Higher Education...
Facing History: A Systematic Literature Review of the Intersection of Trauma-Informed Education, Critical Race Theory, and Ubuntu in K-12 History Classrooms, Karrah Marie Cheruiyot
Since the publication of the 1619 Project in 2019, history classrooms have encountered heightened scrutiny, prompting a profound examination of pedagogical practices. The discourse surrounding the teaching of history to K-12 students has en...
Divorcing Values: A Quantitative Study of Religious K-12 Leaders in the Public Sphere, Christine Collins-Otto
This cross-sectional quantitative study examined the relationship between public K-12 leaders’ levels of religiosity, job satisfaction, intention to leave, and perceived organizational fit when required to implement policies incongruent wit...
Effective Programming and Instruction for Students With Social and Behavioral Needs, Anna S. Cook
Providing special education services to students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) can be especially complex. EBD students often display academic deficits which are compounded by difficult behaviors and result in many students laggi...
Supporting Emotional Behavior Disorder Students in the Mainstream Classroom, Angela R. Cope
Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD) face extreme barriers within the school system as well as in their adult life. Teachers across the country are seeing an increase in student behavior within the classroom and are feeling a l...
Interventive Strategies to Reduce Perineal Laceration in Birthing People: An Integrative Review, Brittaney H. Corso and Shannon L. Kramer
Introduction: Perineal and vaginal lacerations are one of the most prevalent complications of vaginal birth. Third- and fourth-degree/severe lacerations put a woman at risk for bleeding, infection, chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and dyspa...
Long-Term English Learners: Identifying and Reducing Risk Factors, Teresa Faith Depuydt
Some English Learners (ELs) become Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) instead of being reclassified as English language proficient in a timely manner (within five years). This master’s thesis researches risk factors that may cause ELs to be...
The Effect of Phonemic Awareness Intervention on Reading Acquisition for Readers at Risk, Penny Doty
Reading is a fundamental skill, which does not develop naturally, but rather requires careful and explicit instruction. Phonemic awareness has been identified as the most critical pre-reading skill for primary students (National Reading Pan...
Interdisciplinary Unit Planning for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to Support Multilingual Language Learners, Jessica R. Dubie
The research conducted in this thesis intends to consider the possibilities within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to establish similar levels of interdisciplinarity as the rest of the IB continuum, specifically in ...
How Play-Based Learning Impacts Students With Specific Learning and Social-emotional Needs, Michaela MT Duncan
The study of play-based learning has unique implications for educational settings, children, and families.,In recent years play-based learning in education, especially for students with specific learning and social-emotional needs, has had ...
More Mirrors in Leadership for Latina Students: A Quantitative Study on the Retention and Attrition of K–12 Latina Principals in the United States, Dominique I. Dynes
This quantitative study examined the impact of job satisfaction and salary on Latina principals' decisions to remain in their current positions. The research utilized data from the National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS). A logistic re...
How Sequencing Math Skills for High School Students With Math Goals in an Individual Education Plan (IEP) Supports Academic Growth, Harland Blake Field Eichmann
This thesis focuses on how developing standards-based high school math goals can facilitate meaningful collaborations with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team members. Math goal setting is a required part of many IEPs, but little research ...
The Impact of Visuals and Graphic Organizers on Student Learning of Social Studies, Nicole Eldred
This literature review examines the impact of nonlinguistic teaching methods on enhancing student learning. The review covers studies on using visuals, Content Acquisition Podcasts (CAPs), videos, and animations to improve vocabulary and co...
Measuring International School Early Year Teachers’ Actual and Perceived Knowledge of Strategies to Support Oral Language Development in Early Years, Elizabeth Gail Erickson-DenHartigh
This dissertation investigates the actual versus perceived knowledge of oral language development strategies among early years teachers in international schools. Employing Prestwich’s (2012) "Teacher’s Knowledge of Oral Language Development...