Browsing by Subject "Texas Education Review; Vol.2, Issue 2"

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An Overview of Black Achievement: Current Trends at all Levels of the Education Trajectory
(2014) Smith, Leann V.; Jackson, Stacey
This brief review of literature seeks to provide an overview of the achievement of Black students at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels of education. Trends in achievement outcomes, psychological factors related to achievement, and contextual contributions to the achievement gap are discussed. Implications for future research are provided throughout.
An Overview of Campus Climate: Dimensions of Diversity in Higher Education
(2014) Miller, Ryan A.
Higher education scholars have increasingly studied campus climate, a term used to denote the experiences of diverse students, faculty, and staff. This article inventories the literature on the topic, including definitions of campus climate, approaches to assessing climate, and future directions for climate inquiry.
An Overview of Game Based Learning: Motivations and Authentic Learning Experience
(2014) Liu, Sa; Kang, Jina
In this Gaming and Education backgrounder, we briefly overview game features for educational purposes, including interactive, fantasy, role-playing, uncertainty, etc. We will also discuss the benefits of game based learning. In particular, we will look into how games can promote learning motivation and authentic learning experience.
An Overview of School Finance Policy: Key Federal and Texas Litigation
(2014) Lemke, Melinda A.; Jackson, Katie; Lehr, Meghan D.
Since Brown (1954), educational finance inequity has taken center stage on national and state level reform platforms. We begin with an overview of the three waves of federal school finance litigation and argumentation concerning equity, adequacy, accountability, and transparency in public schooling. We then outline key school finance legislative and judicial history within the Texas context. We conclude our review with a discussion of policy implications for public education in Texas and beyond.
An Overview of U.S. Bilingual Education: Historical Roots, Legal Battles, and Recent Trends
(2014) Bybee, Eric Ruiz; Henderson, Kathryn I.; Hinojosa, Roel V.
This article provides a broad review of the development of bilingual education programs in the United States. We start by providing a brief background and then describe the historical trends, policies, and legal decisions that laid the framework for the implementation of formal bilingual education in our public schools. Lastly, this review highlights recent developments that have complicated traditional views of bilingual education in policy and practice.
An Overview on STEM Education: Achievements and Challenges in the Age of Innovation
(2014) Lu, Charles
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education has become increasingly important as the U.S. continues to grow and develop in the age of innovation. This article inventories the literature on the topic by exploring the current landscape of STEM education, achievements in the field, and challenges that stand in the way
An Overview on Urban Education: A Brief History and Contemporary Issues
(2014) Massey, Kristine J.; Warrington, Amber S.; Holmes, Kathlene
This paper is designed to provide insights into both the ever-shifting nature-as well as the trajectory of-urban education in the United States. We provide a brief historical synopsis, a contextualization of how education in urban settings is commonly constructed through popular discourses, and a discussion of how the definitions and perceptions of urban schools influence research and policy measures. Lastly, this paper offers a brief exploration of recent movements and complications concerning urban education reform.
The Texas Miracle: Racial Discrimination Alive and Well Sixty Years after Brown
(2014) Calvoz, Raul R.; Davis, Bradley W.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not and how race plays a role in the funding of Texas public school districts. Beyond these determinations, we explore the legal implications that would come from evidence of a discriminatory funding system, specifically in light of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. In this study, we use both quantitative and legal analysis. We explore population-level data containing information on the funding and racial composition of all Texas public school districts. Descriptive methods such as cross-tabulations were paired with correlation and measures of effect size to explore the relationship between race and school district funding. In our legal analysis, we review relevant legal statutes and case law, situating our quantitative findings within the larger, school finance jurisprudence context.