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Culminating projects, primarily theses and dissertations, completed to fulfill the requirements of the Educational Administration and Leadership program address one or more of the issues confronting PK-12 schools and school districts. Education Administration and Leadership is a program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education.

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Culminating Projects from 2024

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Opportunities for Collaboration and Training and Their Relationship to Collective Teacher Efficacy When Educating Students with Disabilities, Amy Ernst
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Association Between Minnesota Special Education Administrators' Level of Burnout and Job-Person Fit, Angela Lauderbaugh
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Minnesota Public School Principal Practices that Support School Change and the Barriers that Impede Improvement Efforts, Cynthia Patten
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Culminating Projects from 2023

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Cameroonian Teachers’ Perspectives of School-Based Reproductive Health and Safety Education: A Qualitative Study, Sandra Nambangi Bume
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Because “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast:” An Examination of Selected Minnesota Principals’ Use of Social Media to Influence School Culture, Alicia Fischer
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An Examination of Self-concept and Literacy in High School Black Males: Midwest School District, antwan harris
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Examining Select Minnesota Secondary High School Principal's Perspectives, Leadership Characteristics, and Practices as They Led and Navigated through the COVID-19 Pandemic, School Closure and Transition into Distance Learning, Jason Harris
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Examination of the Instructional Supervision Process and Practices in Select Primary Schools in Cameroon, FNU Kfukfu Nsangong
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Examination of Reading Intervention Operations During COVID-19 Remote Learning as Reported by Minnesota Elementary Principals, Josie Koivisto
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Living My Dissertation Out Loud: Experiences of Minnesota K-12 Asian School Administrators: A Qualitative Study, Quyen Phan
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Culminating Projects from 2022

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Mentorship and Teacher Retention: Analysis of Beginning Special Education Teachers’ Experiences in Minnesota, Michele Barron-Albers
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Chinese Immersion Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Teacher Education Programs, Mengyao Chen
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Teacher Perspectives of Trauma-Informed Practices in Select Minnesota K-12 Schools, Melissa Hoffman Bodin
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Mindfulness Practices Used During Crisis Leadership Reported by Minnesota Secondary School Administrators, Anita Johnson
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Teachers’ Perceptions of School Academic Optimism in a Private Middle School in Niamey, Niger, Souleymane S. Kassoum
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Relationship Between Time Allocated to Instruction and Elementary Student Achievement Across Select Minnesota Public Schools, Cody Lewis
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Mentors and Teachers’ Perspectives on the Effectiveness of Mentoring Rural Girls Kenema District, Eastern Region Sierra Leone, Aminata Phoray-Musa
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Authentic Leadership Practices Among Minnesota Public School Superintendents, Kurt Stumpf
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Culminating Projects from 2021

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The Influences of Social Capital on College Enrollment for First-Generation College Students, Sarah Behrens
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Examining the Impact of K-5 Literacy Coaches on Teachers' Implementation of Literacy Practices and the Role of Leadership in Maintaining High Literacy Expectations Supported by Instructional Coaches, Jenny Bushman
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Level of Preparedness for Conducting Teacher Evaluations as Reported by Minnesota School Principals, Zachary Dingmann
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An Evaluation of Beginning Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding the Implementation Effectiveness and Outcomes of Teacher Induction Programming in Minnesota Public School Districts, Shorena Dolaberidze
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Digital Game-Based Learning: Teacher Training, Perceptions, Benefits, and Barriers, Aspen Easterling
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Grade Level Reconfiguration at the Elementary Level: A Case Study of Select Elementary School Principals’ Reports on Educational Policy when Choosing to Reconfigure Grade Span and the Impact on Student Success, Michael E Rivard
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Minnesota Secondary Principals Reported Discipline Decision Making from a Culturally Responsive School Leadership Approach, Lydia Kabaka
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Evaluation of the Implementation of Understanding by Design Processes in Select Minnesota Public Schools, Sangeeta Pradhan Joshi
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Minnesota Principal Knowledge and Support of Special Education and Special Education Teacher Job Satisfaction, Julie Mae Przekwas
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The Challenges Racially Isolated Male Principals Encounter When Leading Schools In Which The Demographics Of The Building Are Not Reflective Of Their Race., Christopher Rogers
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Teachers and School Administrators Who Carry Concealed Handguns at School, Patrick Scudder
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Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences in Cultural Awareness Professional Development, Carissa Tebben
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K-12 Special Education Paraprofessionals: Perceptions about Preparedness to Work with Special Education Students in an Inclusive Setting, Lauren Whiteford
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An Evaluation of Minnesota Principal Characteristics Needed for Effective Implementation of School-Based Problem-Solving and Intervention Processes, Lisa Whitney
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Culminating Projects from 2020

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Schools to Learn From: Lessons From Minnesota Schools With High English Learner Language Growth, Gwen Rosha Anderson
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A Study of Select Minnesota Public School Teachers’ Mindfulness as it Relates to Their Stress-Management, Resilience, and Job Satisfaction for Motivation, Shelby Chollett
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A Qualitative Study of Culturally Responsive Schooling Practices Among Minnesota Public School Educators Serving American Indian Students, Leah Girard
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The Perceptions of School Counselors on Preparedness for Serving Gifted Students Using Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies, Rick Halley
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An examination of the general education teacher responsibilities, collaboration practices, and professional development needs to educate students with disabilities in the general education classroom, Ashlee Johnson
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An Examination of the Implementation of PreK-Grade 3 Alignment Approaches in a Minnesota Public School System, Megan Rogholt
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Co-teaching: Benefits and Challenges of Co-teaching in Middle School, Michael Weerts
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Culminating Projects from 2019

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Faculty of Color at Predominantly White Colleges and Universities, Dalton Crayton
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Children Without a Country: A Migration Educational Study of Mexicans in Minnesota, Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman
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Implementation of Least Restrictive Environment and Cumulative Placement Rates, Sarah Eckhoff
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Blended Learning among Adult English as a Second Language Programs, Brigid Erickson
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Teachers’ Perceptions of 1:1 Technology Integration in Select Minnesota Secondary Schools, Anthony Greene
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Cell Phones in Minnesota High Schools: Principals’ Perceptions of Impact and Policy, David Holler
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Effects of Computer Screen Color and Brightness on Student Achievement during Computer-Based Reading Comprehension Assessment, Matthew E. Houselog
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Teachers' Experiences with Professional Development and Its Impact on Instructional Practice, Jill Kind
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Stress and Teacher Burnout: The Impact of Mindfulness Strategies, Kelsey Milne
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Minnesota Teachers’ Understanding, Training, Perception of STEM Education and Its Implementation, Abdulcadir Mohamud
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Female Superintendent Perceptions of Challenges in Seeking and Serving in the Position of Superintendent of Schools, Michelle Mortensen
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Work-Related Stress and Coping Strategies for Elementary Teachers, Sonia OBryan
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Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding the Implementation of the School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) Program in Minneapolis- St. Paul Metropolitan Area High Schools (Grades 9-12), Olga Savva
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Factors Affecting American Indian Student Persistence in Attending a Northern Minnesota Tribal College, Delana Smith
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A Quantitative Study of Factors Contributing to Early Career Teachers Leaving Their Positions in Rural, Central Minnesota, Patrick Sutlief
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Assessment of Leadership Practices of Principals of Turnaround Elementary Schools in Minnesota, Kassahun C. Wana
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The Impact of Immigrant Native and English Language Literacy Proficiency on Parental Involvement and School Practices, Kristi Wiese
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Culminating Projects from 2018

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Trust and Mindfulness as a Means for Teacher Professional Development in Ukrainian Public Schools, Yuliya Barannikova
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Implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS): A Case Study Examination of One School District in Minnesota, Jean Duffy
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Using IDI Guided Development to Increase Intercultural Competence, Durwin D. Hermanson
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Minnesota Secondary School Principal Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Classroom Management Skills of First Year Traditionally Trained Teachers Compared to Non-Licensed Community Experts, Nels M. Onstad
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A Study of Minnesota Elementary Principals’ Perceptions on 1:1 Technology Implementation, Susan J. Powell
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Study of Select Secondary School Principals' Perceptions of Standards-Based Grading Implementation in Minnesota Secondary Schools, Michael Scott
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The Usage of Social-Emotional Intelligence by Elementary Principals From the Perception of Teachers and Principals, Tammy M. Stellmach Dr
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Teacher Evaluation–Study of Minnesota Secondary School Principals Related to the Amount of Time Necessary to Implement Common Teacher Evaluation Models, Todd Tetzlaff
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The Perceived Impacts of Positive Psychological Capacities on the Authentic Leadership of Minnesota Secondary School Principals During Professional Critical Incidents, Marcia Welch
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Effective Use of Interactive Technology in Elementary Classrooms, Miriam White
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Effective Use of Interactive Technology in Elementary Classrooms, Miriam White
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Culminating Projects from 2017

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The Value of Standards Based Teacher Evaluation: Perceptions of Tenured Elementary Teachers in a Metropolitan School District, Bryan Bass
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MCF-Togo - Thistledew Camp. A historical analysis examining a specialized juvenile residential correctional program., Anne Chelin-Anderson
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Defining, Practicing, and Assessing Innovation by Minnesota’s Local Government, Reginald M. Edwards
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Perceived School-Associated Factors Contributing to Teacher Attrition in Southwest Minnesota, Christopher Fenske
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An Examination of the Four-Day School Week Schedule in Select Minnesota School Districts, Heather Lynn Hanson
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Satisfaction Levels of Central Minnesota Parents Regarding the School Instruction of their Dyslexic Children, Kelly Haws
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An Examination of Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding the Implementation of Professional Learning Communities in Central Minnesota Public Elementary Schools, Patricia Held
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The Presence of Correlates of Effective Schools in Select Minnesota Charter Schools with Longevity, Frank Herman
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Perceived Effects of Peer Observation on Collaboration between Teachers at a Minnesota High School, Jacob O. Klingelhutz
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Priorities vs. Reality: A Task Analysis of Secondary School Principals in the State of Minnesota, David O. Lund
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Special Education Teacher Perceptions of Effectiveness and Knowledge in Literacy Instruction: Implications of Literacy Coaching, Sarah J. Papineau
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Parents’ Perceptions of Chinese Immersion Programs in Minnesota, Xinming Ren
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The Use of Principal Professional Learning Communities by Secondary Principals in Minnesota, Nicole K. Rittenour
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Bullying in the Workplace: Are principals, assistant principals and licensed administrators confident identifying and addressing adult bullying?, Emily Rustman
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Leadership for Educational Equity: Seek Understanding beyond the Words and Beneath the Practices, Cindy N. Shevlin-Woodcock
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A Case Study of the Implementation of Activate, an Executive Function Intervention Program, Randal Smasal
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An Analysis of the Relationship between Teacher Candidate Performance Assessment Results and Teaching Quality at the End of the First Year of Teaching, Joel J. Traver
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Development of a Valid and Reliable Job Performance Formative Feedback Instrument for High School Activities Directors, David M. Wedin
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Culminating Projects from 2016

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Impact of Media Culture on Influence, Tenure, and Professional Aspirations of the School Superintendent, Judy Beaton
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An Evaluation of Novice Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Teacher Induction and Teacher Leadership, Beth J. Bergren-Mann
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The Impact of Mentorship on Women Superintendents in Minnesota, Amy Denneson
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Factors Influencing Rural Female Pupils Drop Out from Primary Schools, in Nkhata-Bay South District, Malawi, Grace C. Gondwe
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The Influence of Society's Perceptions and Stereotypes on African American Women Administrators' Leadership Practices, Kim Hiel
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An Evaluation of Implementation and Effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities in Minnesota Public Schools, James R. Johnson
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Stress and Coping Strategies Among Minnesota Secondary School Principals, Trish M. Perry
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The Merge of Social Network Sites and Professional Development: A Case Study of Twitter Usage Among Minnesota K-12 Principals, Nathan D. Rudolph
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Teachers' Perceptions of Barriers, Strategies, and Professional Development in Addressing Reading Deficiencies Displayed by Struggling Pre-Kindergarten-Second Grade Readers, Melissa J. Tellinghuisen
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Culminating Projects from 2015

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Teachers’ and Administrator’s Perceptions and Concerns of Reciprocal Peer Review Program, Gracious Anderson Msuya
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The Impact of Parent Involvement Practices in Special Education Programs, Bilal A. Dameh
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Parental Involvement in Minnesota Online Schools, William S. DeWitt
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Minnesota Public School Consolidation: Factors Most Influential When Voting in Favor of Consolidation, Lowell A. Haagenson
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A Study of the Principals’ Perceptions of the Impact of the Decentralization Reform in Albania, Eralda Jesku
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A Case Study of Principals' Perceptions in Supporting Teacher Leaders, Melissa K. Johnson
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