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Acculturative Stress Among Immigrant High School Graduates in North Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Caren P. Morgan

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Exploring Transition Planning for High School Seniors With an Individualized Education Program. Are We Doing Enough?, Chrystal A P Morgan

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How Rural Public Middle School Teachers Describe the Influence of Artificial Intelligence Integration on Their Workload Management: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Courtnee R. Morris

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Educator Self-Efficacy in Implementing College Readiness Curriculum for English Language Learners: A Qualitative Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Emily Rose Munevar

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Science Unleashed: The Influence of Science Content Implementation Within Learning Management Systems, D'Aieriean Murray

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Examining the Nexus of School Leadership and Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Melvina A. Murray

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African–American Faculty Retention at Community Colleges: A Phenomenological Study, Wontae Javar Neal

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The Impact of Psychological Well-being, Gratitude, and Self-efficacy on Resiliency in High School Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Jennifer Nevard-Blanco

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A Phenomenological Study: The Lived Experiences of Social Studies Teachers’ Perceptions of Building Rapport To Enhance Classroom Management, Jesse Darren Newcomer

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Exploring the Role of Teacher-Student Relationships in Inclusive Classrooms from the Lived Experiences of High School Graduates with Disabilities, Mary D. Newman

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Exploring Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Use of Learning Analytics for Educating Black and Hispanic Students in Low Socioeconomic Schools: A Multiple-Case Study, Eboni Nichols

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Exploring Academic Motivation in Students with Intellectual Disabilities Through the Experiences of Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Brett Franz O'Brien

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The Lived Experiences of Teachers Who Implement Behavioral Interventions to Support Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Inclusive Classrooms: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kelly O'Quinn

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Predicting Georgia Professional Standards Commission Instructional Technology Certification: A Quantitative Predictive-Correlational Study of Georgia School Librarians’ Technology Self-Efficacy and Anxiety Levels, Ashley Osby

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Play, Instruct, Lead: Investigating the Influence Observing Same-Gender Role Models Has on Leadership Development of Collegiate Women Student-Athletes Coaching at Youth Sports Camps: A Phenomenological Study, Mercy-Nora Osei

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A Predictive Correlational Study of the Number of Edtech Tools in Graduate Online Courses and Student Gender on Student Engagement, Chikezie Ebubechukwu Ozuzu

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Low Levels of Self-Efficacy and Its Perceived Impact on Nontraditional Community College Students' Academic Performance, William McKinley Pace III

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Teachers' Experiences Implementing Reading Interventions in Middle Schools: Phenomenology Study, Tammy J. Padalino

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Teacher Burnout in Education: A Phenomenological Study on the Mediating Role of Psychological Safety Through Organizational Leadership, Darin G. Palmer

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The Decision-Making Process in Student Conduct: A Qualitative Study, Kupenda Palmer

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A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Experiences of General Education and Special Education Teachers Within the Inclusion Classroom: Exploring the Factors and Barriers of Success, Allison Parks

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Evaluating the Influence of Self-Determination in Secondary Writing Instruction on Post-Secondary Academic Success, Mary A. Peach Partridge

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Managing Inclusive Classrooms in Michigan Schools: A Collective Case Study, Realite Peebles

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Stressors Causing Career And Technical Education Teachers To Experience Burnout: Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Christina C. Perez

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Teacher Preparation: A Multiple Case Study, Faith Mary Oluwatobi Peter

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The Perception of the Quality of K-12 Education Through the Lens of Black Male Students: A Phenomenological Study, Roylin Petties III

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Elementary Educators’ Implementation of Grade Level Expectations to Students With Disabilities, Clinetta Monique Pierre

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Exploring Higher Education Faculty Experiences with Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study, Keisha Pierre-Stephen

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Understanding Charter School Teachers’ Experiences with Increasing Expectations of Students’ Learning Outcomes and Attrition Rate, Pamella Pauline Pindling

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Exploring the Influence of Servant Leadership Style on Staff Retention in the Early Childhood Education Industry: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Stacey Andrews Pipkins

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A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Special Educators Working in a Juvenile Detention Center, Karli M. Piskurich

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Immersive Learning in Higher Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jamel R. Pittman

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Exploring the Persistence Experiences of ELLs in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study, Robert J. Platt

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Gamification as a Catalyst for Integrating Diverse Disciplines in Higher Education Curriculum: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Sierra Pollard

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Job-Related Factors Affecting Special Education Teachers in the PK-12 Classrooms Technology Proficiency: A Predictive Correlational Study, Kreshonya Porter

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Perceptions of Faculty Influence on Graduate Student Diversity Attitudes: A Phenomenological Study, Lyn Porter

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The Experience of Students With Low Academics in Inner-City High Schools Who Received Tutoring Outside of School Hours: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Nadine Powell

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Educators' Experiences with Social Skill Acquisition Through Collaborative Learning Strategies for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Sharmonica Monique Prince

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The Influence of School Closing Mandates on Student Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study, Cody Ryan Ratliff

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Predicting the Attitudes Towards Mathematical Modeling of Primary Math Teachers: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Motivation, Brenden Rawls

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The Relationship Between Parental Engagement and Student Hope in Adolescent Students: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Monique Danielle Ray

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Lived Experiences of High School Teachers' Professional Development Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Georgia: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Jesse Regalado

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Exploring the Essence of Teacher Retention in a Christian School: A Multiple Case Study, Philip Rey Regualos

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Predicting Emotional Intelligence Based on Cultural Dimensions and Narcissism Among Military and Educational Leaders, Juan P. Remy

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The Experiences of Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Promoting Self-Determination Skills Among K-12 Students With Hearing Loss: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca E. Rhodes

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Educators’ Understanding and Implementation of Compliance of the IEP Process for Students with Disabilities in a Northeastern United States Charter School: A Qualitative Intrinsic Case Study, LaMarr Re'nee Riddick

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Exploring Teacher Perception of Student Engagement within the Online Learning Environment: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Donia Frances Rinaldi

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Understanding How On-Campus Involvement and Socioeconomic Status Impacts Academic Success: A Causal-Comparative Study, Eric Ryan Rivenbark

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Exploring the Perceptions of Community College Leaders: Active Learning Strategies for Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes, Bradley Robbins

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The Use of an Online Orientation at a For-Profit Higher Education Institution to Support and Retain Online Adult Learners: A Qualitative Case Study, Logan Robb

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A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Course Developer/Instructor: Incorporating Systems-Based Knowledge and a Systemic Approach to Performance-Based Instructional Design in Law Enforcement Training, Dalisay A. B. Rosado

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Perceptions of Educators of Native American Students in Special Education and Why They Were Placed in Special Education, Megan N. Rose

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The Difference of Self-Efficacy Between General and Special Education Teachers In Rural Elementary Co-Taught Classrooms: Quantitative Causal Comparative, Tilnisha Pritchard Rosser

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Using Simulation To Teach Students Transferable Skills For Paramedic Educators In A Prehospital Clinical Setting In Urban Georgia: A Phenomenology, George Antonio Rouse

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Teacher Learning Communities: A Qualitative Case Study of Professional Development in Special Education, Tiffany D. Rowland

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Exploring Teacher Knowledge in Meeting the Expectations of Integrated Content Language Development in Mathematics: A Descriptive Case Study, Carrissa Rozelaar-Miller

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Educational Technology Instruction in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Madison R. Russell

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Exploring the Lived Experiences of University Students With Lyme Disease: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Rebekah A. Russell

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Exploring the Impact Education Level has on Academic Resiliency Scores for Law Enforcement Recruit Students Enrolled in a Full Time 28-week Training Program, Ericka Sadowski

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A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Exploring the Social Identity Experiences of Male Teachers of Color in the Male Scholarship Program, Tamisha Marcena Sales

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Understanding The Sense of Belonging Within Inclusive Elementary Settings: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Precious La'Shawn Sanders-Lewis

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The Positive Influence of Minority Male Educators: A Phenomenological Study on Their Role and Necessity in Education, Mark V. Sanders

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The Lived Experience Of Students With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities And Smartphones For Higher Learning, Eric F. Sandstrom

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A Causal-Comparative Study of Middle School Students’ Social-Emotional Learning and Sense of Community in Collaborative and Non-Collaborative Learning Environments, Edielou Saroca

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A Quantitative Casual-comparative Study to Determine the Difference in Perception of Inclusive Education Among Teachers in Preschool, Elementary and Middle School, Boimah G. Sayway

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Marketing Culture of Award-Winning Secondary School Librarians: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Cynthia Martin Schmidt

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A Phenomenological Study of Rural North Carolina Middle School Teachers’ Motivational Factors Influencing Achieve3000 Implementation, Catherine Anne Schwoebel

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Measuring General Education Teacher Attitudes Toward Inclusion: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Melodie Segrest

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Predicting Success in Intermediate Algebra: The Role of Gender, Race, PERT Scores, Homework Grade, Tutoring Hours, and Self-Efficacy in Math, Florencia Sepulveda

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Understanding the Personal Growth of Students in Alternative Education Administered by a Title I School in Southeastern Oklahoma: A Case Study, Allison Shannon

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Exploring the Influence of a Faith-Based NGO on the Causal Agency of Children with Disabilities Living in Informal Settlements Outside Nairobi: A Case Study, Amy M. Silvas

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Investigating Faculty, Students, and Diversity Officers' Attitudes Towards Cultural Diversity: A Causal-Comparative Study, Kerry Simmons

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A Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Teacher Perceptions on Play-Based Learning, Courtney Simpson

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Missouri K-12 Public School Educators' Expression Experiences on Social Media, Jacob Murphy Small

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Exploring the Predictive Relationship between Course Clarity and Utility Value on Engagement for Online Post-Secondary Students in Canada, Amanda Marie Smith

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The Relationship Between Attitude Toward Suicide and Related Sociodemographic Factors That Influence the Use of Mental Health Resources Among Undergraduate College Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Floydena S. Smith

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Motivation and Self-Efficacy Among Higher Education Developmental and College-Level Mathematic Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, James Brian Smith

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Exploring Collaborative Engagement to Meet the Academic Needs of Multilingual Learners: A Case Study, Shannon M. Smith

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Interpreting the Re-Engagement of Disenfranchised Youth with Disabilities Through the Lived Experiences of Alternative High School Staff Members: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Jean Smith

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Middle School Teachers’ Experiences in the Virtual Co-Teaching Setting: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Suzette A. Smith

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Lived Experiences of Preparedness of Dual Credit Students for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Exams: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Susan Fields Speights

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Academic Opportunities: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Principals that Foster Academic Achievement of Students that Attend Secondary Title I Schools, Loretta O'Nita Speller

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Exploring the Transformational Leadership Program That Enhances Students’ Academic Achievement at a Public High School in California in 2023–2024: An Instrumental Case Study, Raouf Fouad Srafen

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The Retention of African American Male Educators in Urban Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Justin Askew Standifer Jr.

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A Causal-Comparative Study on the Impact of Digital Learning Competency Professional Development and Socioeconomic Status on Teacher Digital Self-Efficacy, Sabrina C. Steigelman

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The 1:1:1 School District: A Qualitative Study on the Teacher Experience of Utilizing Instructional Technology in a 1:1 School District with One Instructional Technology Professional to Deliver Technology Professional Development, Christopher William Stephens

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A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Approach to Understanding the Academic Support Services That Influence the Success of Student Veterans, Yuki A. Stephenson

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An Exploration of Self-Efficacy of Online Dissertation Chair-Only Faculty During the Mentoring Process: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Heather L. Strafaccia

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Exploring Teachers' Perspectives of Developing Creativity in Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Mary C. Strickland

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A Causal-Comparative Study of Teacher Efficacy Among Private Christian School Elementary Teachers Reporting to Principals with Various Degrees, Joanna Swofford

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The Peoples’ Perception of the Influence of Inclusion on Academic Performance to Students with Special Educational Needs in Public Schools; a Qualitative Ethnography Study, Lashante Tate

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Exploring the Impact of Special Education Advocates on Service Acquisition for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Families in Virginia K–12 Public Schools: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Shelesha D. Taylor

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A Phenomenological Study Exploring the COVID-19 Mental Health Influences on Post-High School Students and Educators, Melvin J. Thomas

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A Study of Student Support Services: The Impacts They Have on the Lives of Two-Year College Student, Sonya Yvette Thomas

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Teacher Perspective and De-Escalation of Aggressive and Disruptive Behaviors in Early Elementary Students Who Come to School at Risk of Academic Failure: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca L. Thurman

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Teacher Perspectives of Supporting High School Students Who Are Sex Trafficked in Northeast Ohio: A Qualitative Study, Melanie Timco

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A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Analysis of Educator Perspectives on the Benefits of Multisensory Instruction in Elementary Classrooms, April L. Tinoco

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Understanding Parent Involvement and Student Success: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Parent Role Models Who Have Attended School Based Parent Support Programs, Chelsie Eileen Kelley Tucker

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A Phenomenological Study on Teachers' Lived Experiences with Digital Learning and Students with Disabilities During and Post-Covid-19 Pandemic, Angie R. Tyson

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Improving Equity for African American Female Educators: An Applied Study, Lakeisha D. Vaughan-Jones