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P-12 Scholars ProgramFrom 2004-2007, the P-12 Scholars Program provided grants to initiate or advance research leading to increased understanding of and involvement in issues related to P-12 education. The findings of these research projects were highlighted in the publication Success for All Students. Full document (PDF, 3.9 MB). Smaller PDFs of individual projects are available through the links on this page and on the 2004-2005 page. NOTE: No new proposals are being accepted for this program. P-12 Scholars 2006The P-12 Scholars Program provided incentives to initiate or advance research leading to increased understanding of and involvement in issues related to P-12 education. Three research projects were selected, and a P-12 Policy Scholar was also named. Science + Education = Science EducationPI: Bryan Mark, Assistant Professor of Geography Final report (PDF, 46 KB) Survey of Financial Education in Ohio’s High Schools: Assessment of Teachers, Programs, and Legislative EffortsPI: Caezilia Loibl, Assistant Professor, Consumer Sciences This project addressed the scope and determinants of personal finance instruction in Ohio high schools. Through a survey, the project identified the personal finance topics taught in Ohio high schools, which teachers are teaching the courses, and which students attend the classes; determined the personal finance education and knowledge of high school teachers and their sources of information; compared legislative efforts concerning personal finance education in Ohio to other state legislative efforts; and conducted a meta-analysis of existing financial literacy programs and training available to Ohio K-12 teachers. download full report (PDF, 2MB); executive summary (PDF, 525KB) Success for All Students story (PDF, 524 KB) Strategies for College SuccessPI: Bruce Tuckman, Professor Dr. Tuckman’s study was an extension of a project initiated through support from the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE). This phase of the project continued and expanded the research on Strategies for Achievement, an innovative approach to help students increase their motivation and learning skills. Aimed at secondary and postsecondary students, Strategies for Achievement has shown significant promise. This project provided additional evidence of its effectiveness. Success for All Students story (PDF, 472 KB) P-12 Policy Scholar 2006The School-Community Relationship in the Age of ChoicePI: Ann Allen, Assistant Professor Dr. Allen examined the school-community relationship in Dayton, Ohio, a city where public charter schools are a significant part of the public school landscape. The study increased understanding about how shifts in public policy affect the way public schools—district or charter—are supported in communities, how equity concerns are addressed, and how public interests are represented in school decisions. Success for All Students story (PDF, 315 KB) |
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