Date of Award
7-2016
Degree Type
Education Specialist
Degree Name
Education Specialist
Department
Education, Leadership and Public Service
Program
Educational Administration: Administration and Supervision (MAE)
First Advisor/Chairperson
Dr. Ken Holder
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this action research was to identify factors related to attendance and academics that contribute to student failures and absenteeism in a rural school district. Comparing data between 2012-2013 through 2014-2015, the school district administration recognized a trend in failing grades and absenteeism in the middle school grades. Using a mixed methods design, data was collected from an on-line survey, focus group interviews, teacher interviews and student records. The seventh grade class of 57 students were recruited with twenty-four students participating. The key findings included both teacher behaviors and student behaviors which contributed to the trend in failing grades and absenteeism occurring within this cohort. Recommended actions to improve the trends are included.
Recommended Citation
Lockwood, Jason B., "Transitioning from Elementary to Junior High: Action Research at Bark River-Harris School District" (2016). All NMU Master's Theses. 111.
https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/111
Access Type
Open Access
Included in
Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Secondary Education and Teaching Commons