ORCID Identifier(s)

0000-0002-5366-6100

Graduation Semester and Year

2018

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Department

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

First Advisor

Xi Zhang

Second Advisor

C. James Hardy

Abstract

According tothe U.S.Census Bureau (2014), the popuation of overage students is at almost 16%. According to Gerwetz (2005), this population of students have a high probability o f dropping out of school. Because of this, job prospects and career opportunities can be bleak for these students; therefore, school districts should review current practices and policy to find ways to better support overage middle school students. This study interviewed 17 middle school educators to examine the contributing factors along with best practices to address this educational dilemma. This study utilized semi-structured interviews of middle school teachers in an urban district.

Keywords

Overage middle school students, Interviews, Social capital, English language learners, At-risk students, Grade repetition, Sheltered Instruction Observation protocol

Disciplines

Education | Educational Leadership

Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

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