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PERFORMANCE AND POLICY REVIEW: DOES CONNECTICUT’S OPEN CHOICE PROGRAM PROVIDE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED STUDENTS?
No full textThe intent of Connecticut’s Open Choice Program is to offer underserved urban students the opportunity to achieve equitable educational outcomes by attending higher-quality public schools. As students transfer to schools that theoretically have more resources, increased educational achievement growth is expected. Additionally, with the implementation of the state exam, Smarter Balanced Assessment, student growth metrics have been introduced in state reporting. Examining student growth is a better measure for school quality than achievement levels. To understand the impact of Open Choice Program, a multiple regression analysis is applied to multiple imputed aggregate data to determine the relationship between school choice and Free-and-Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) students. The findings indicate that, at best, public school choice accounts for 25% of variation in FRPL student outcomes. Furthermore, the results from the multiple regression indicate FRPL students in Open Choice, and the Open Choice program in general, are not outperforming their public-school counterparts. Due to the nature of the data in this study, inductive inferences about the Open Choice Program are made, but further research requires individual-level data
EXPLORING THE SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF ABORTION: EVIDENCE FROM PENNSYLVANIA
No full textEconomic factors play a key role in determining fertility and the number of abortions performed. Using detailed county-level data from Pennsylvania, we used fixed-effects analysis to examine how changes in these economic factors are related to the number of abortions. Our most robust estimate suggests that each percentage point increase in the poverty rate is associated with approximately 5 additional abortions per 1000 live births, but that increases in college education rates are associated with a decline in abortions. We also offer some preliminary evidence on the effects of partisanship, religiosity and proximity to an abortion clinic
Sustainability as Global Citizenship: Creating High-Impact Learning Experiences in the Honors College
No full textDr. Timothy Jussaume, Honors College, presents Sustainability as Globl Citizenship: Creating High-Impact Learning Experiences in the Honors College
Understanding the Challenges and Satisfaction Among the Medical Professional Preceptors
Full text linkThis study evaluates the Penn Medicine Family Medicine Clerkship program through a mixed-methods approach, exploring the challenges and factors influencing the satisfaction of medical professional preceptors when precepting students. A quantitative survey with 54 preceptor participants reveals the top challenges preceptors face: workload, conflicts with patient care, and limited clinical space. Despite this, there is strong support for the program, with 89% of preceptors enjoying the role and 85% expressing willingness to continue to precept for the next three years. Finally, data analysis shows no statistical correlation between preceptor motivation with gender, ethnicity, age group, years of serving, or total work hours.
The qualitative study’s interviews with ten preceptors highlight critical challenges in balancing teaching with patient care. Key issues include workload, time management, and limited clinical space, which impact both teaching quality and patient outcomes. These findings are consistent with the qualitative study. Furthermore, proactive students enhance preceptor satisfaction and learning efficiency, underscoring the need for clear program guidelines to foster positive learning behaviors. Recommendations include allocating dedicated teaching time, improving resources and clinical spaces, offering workshops to enhance teaching skills and reduce stress, and enhancing public service motivation. It is recommended to implement significant changes by creating structured preceptor programs that are more efficient and appealing to preceptors, while also advocating for public policies that encourage the participation of additional preceptors and clinical sites. These measures aim to improve outcomes for preceptors, students, patients, and clinical administrators, ensuring a robust medical education system that effectively prepares future physicians
Climacium dendroides (Northern Tree Moss)
No full textClimacium dendroides (Northern Tree Moss)
10/21/2019
Group: Bryophytes
Type: Mosses
Family: Climaciaceae Notes
Common Names: Northern Tree Moss; Palm Tree Moss; Tree Moss
Years Noted: 2019; 2020; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Noah Longhttps://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/gna_bps_bry/1043/thumbnail.jp
Climacium dendroides (Northern Tree Moss)
No full textClimacium dendroides (Northern Tree Moss)
1/21/2020
Group: Bryophytes
Type: Mosses
Family: Climaciaceae Notes
Common Names: Northern Tree Moss; Palm Tree Moss; Tree Moss
Years Noted: 2019; 2020; 2021
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritter
Also Noted By: Ariana Rivellini; Noah Longhttps://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/gna_bps_bry/1040/thumbnail.jp
Bryoandersonia illecebra (Spoon-leaved Moss)
No full textBryoandersonia illecebra (Spoon-leaved Moss)
3/11/2019
Group: Bryophytes
Type: Mosses
Family: Brachytheciaceae Notes
Common Names: Spoon-leaved Moss; Worm Moss
Years Noted: 2007; 2019; 2020; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; kojo1019 (iNaturalist)https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/gna_bps_bry/1039/thumbnail.jp
Anomodon attenuatus (Poodle Moss)
No full textAnomodon attenuatus (Poodle Moss)
4/10/2020
Group: Bryophytes
Type: Mosses
Family: Anomodontaceae Notes
Common Names: Poodle Moss; Tree-skirt Moss
Years Noted: 2019; 2020; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritterhttps://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/gna_bps_bry/1030/thumbnail.jp
Radula cf. complanata (Flatleaf Scalewort)
No full textRadula cf. complanata (Flatleaf Scalewort)
4/9/2020
Group: Bryophytes
Type: Liverworts
Family: Radulaceae Notes
Common Name: Flatleaf Scalewort
Year Noted: 2020
Identified and First Noted By: Nur Ritterhttps://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/gna_bps_bry/1020/thumbnail.jp
Hypnum imponens (Brocade Moss)
No full textHypnum imponens (Brocade Moss)
4/23/2019
Group: Bryophytes
Type: Mosses
Family: Hypnaceae Notes
Common Names: Brocade Moss; Feather Moss; Pellucid Plait Moss
Years Noted: 2007; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022
Identified and First Noted By: Spencer Ruston
Also Noted By: Nur Ritter; Kathryn Kruegerhttps://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/gna_bps_bry/1081/thumbnail.jp