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Discovering School Memories Positive Relationship with Parents’ Engagement
By Roxanne Jordan EdD, MBA, BS
This white paper presents a quantitative correlational study aimed at exploring the relationship between school memories and parents' involvement in their children's education and future planning.
Current Hiring Challenges in Law Enforcement Organizations
By LeQawn McDowell, DBA
This white paper explores factors impacting the hiring market for law enforcement officers, including qualifications that vary from agency to agency, starting salaries, and negative perception of law enforcement, and discusses opportunities to address the areas of concern and expand the pool of qualified candidates.
Cultivating Supportive Learning Communities to Increase Retention and Success in Online Programs
By Joy G. Hicks, Ed.D
This white paper offers a literature-based overview of methods for fostering supportive online learning communities that enhance student retention and success in online programs. It highlights key findings and explores future possibilities for developing these communities, which help students complete their degree programs within the required timeframes.
Clarity on Career Advancement: Transforming Optimism into Results
By Louise Underdahl, Ph.D. and Pamayla E. Darbyshire, DHA
This white paper utilizes data from the ۴ý Career Institute® 2024 report to examine the factors affecting employees' career advancement. It discusses actionable strategies for employees, employers, and educators.