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Veterans as teachers? A qualitative study of the inhibitors and enabling factors for OIF/OEF-era active duty veterans to complete a teacher education program and initial certification using military educational benefits.
(, 2013-09-24)Over two million veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq may be coming to American colleges and universities as a result of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Veterans have education benefits available to them, such as the ... -
Visible but often ignored : a mixed methods study exploring blight and littering in rural areas.
(2021-07-12)Scholars, elected officials, and civic leaders frequently debate about community blight, including how to identify it and address it. Blight refers to both the built environment, for example, buildings and infrastructures, ... -
When they see us : a multiple case study to understand recruitment and retention of Black faculty at predominantly White institutions.
(2021-07-23)Diversity and inclusion in the United States have been poignant topics for decades. These concepts apply to multiple facets of the American landscape, including, but not limited to, higher education. The diversity of ... -
Why bowl? Exploring competitive bowlers’ experiences and perspectives within bowling associations : a multiple case study.
(2021-07-21)The sport of bowling encompasses recreational, youth, competitive, amateur, collegiate, and professional bowlers. Although researchers have investigated motivations that influence individuals to participate in the sport, ... -
Why the social studies needs her poets : a case for spoken word poetry in the social studies classroom.
(2016-11-17)Spoken word poetry is an art form that has the propensity to engage students in critical thinking and empower them to use voice to represent their perspectives regarding controversial issues. Infusion of spoken word poetry ...