41. An Analysis of Teacher Evaluation in China Open Access Author: Fang, Yaming Title: An Analysis of Teacher Evaluation in China Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: Teacher evaluationChina File: Download Masters_Thesis_Yaming_Fang.pdf Committee Members: Mindy L Kornhaber, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
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45. Pennsylvania Teacher Shortage Areas: Supply, Demand and Retainment Open Access Author: Goodale, Tabatha Title: Pennsylvania Teacher Shortage Areas: Supply, Demand and Retainment Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: Teacher ShortageAttritionRetentionInduction File: Download Tabatha_Goodale_Thesis_Spring2019.pdf Committee Members: Maryellen Schaub, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
46. WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE SCHOOLS OF OPPORTUNITY: HOW 19 SCHOOLS CLOSE OPPORTUNITY GAPS Open Access Author: Gorgas, Jessica Title: WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE SCHOOLS OF OPPORTUNITY: HOW 19 SCHOOLS CLOSE OPPORTUNITY GAPS Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: opportunity gapsopportunityinstitutional changeequityachievement gaps File: Download Thesis_Final.pdf Committee Members: Dana Mitra, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
47. A Comparative Analysis of Education Policy Fragmentation for Student-Athletes with Learning Disabilities Open Access Author: Steiger, Jessica Title: A Comparative Analysis of Education Policy Fragmentation for Student-Athletes with Learning Disabilities Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: Student-athletesNCAALearning disabilities File: Download Jessica_Steiger_Thesis_Summer_2019.pdf Committee Members: Maryellen Schaub, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorPaul Morgan, Committee Member
48. From the Courthouse to the Schoolhouse Gate: How Courts' Restrictions of Students' Right to Free Speech Affect Civic Education, Young Voter Turnout, and Society Open Access Author: Davis, Bradley Title: From the Courthouse to the Schoolhouse Gate: How Courts' Restrictions of Students' Right to Free Speech Affect Civic Education, Young Voter Turnout, and Society Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: Student Free SpeechTinkerEducation Law File: Download Bradley_Davis_Final_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Maryellen Schaub, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorDavid P Baker, Committee MemberKevin Kinser, Program Head/Chair
49. Teacher Salaries in Pennsylvania: Traditional Public Schools and Charter Schools Open Access Author: Rohan, Emma Title: Teacher Salaries in Pennsylvania: Traditional Public Schools and Charter Schools Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: education policyeducationcharter schoolsteacher salaryCMOEMOpennsylvanianonprofit charter schoolsfor-profit charter schools File: Download Rohan_MastersThesis.pdf Committee Members: Maithreyi Gopalan, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorKevin Kinser, Program Head/ChairKaterina Bodovski, Committee Member
50. The Influence of Skills and Majors on Future Earnings for German University Graduates Open Access Author: Kim-Schmid, Jessica Jessica Title: The Influence of Skills and Majors on Future Earnings for German University Graduates Graduate Program: Educational Theory and Policy Keywords: Germanyearningslabor market outcomescollege majorPIAACcognitive skills File: Download JKim-Schmid_EDTHP_CIED_MA_THESIS_FINAL.pdf Committee Members: Maithreyi Gopalan, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorSoo-Yong Byun, Committee MemberKevin Kinser, Program Head/Chair