Advisor
Hess, Robyn S.
Committee Member
Bardos, Achilles N.
Committee Member
Middleton, Valerie A.
Department
School Psychology
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
5-1-2015
Genre
Thesis
Extent
140 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Description
The goal of this study was to examine whether school-based factors could significantly predict the variance in amount of achievement gap among schools. Using state-wide data from the Colorado Department of Education, the study compared teacher perceptions of school climate to overall academic achievement, as well as the difference in the percentages of White students and Latino students passing the Colorado state standardized academic assessment. Significant relationships were found when comparing school climate to both overall achievement and the amount of achievement gap within schools. Results indicate school climate as a potential avenue for promoting ethnic equity in education.
Degree type
PhD
Degree Name
Doctoral
Language
English
Local Identifiers
Leavitt_unco_0161D_10386
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by author.
