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Sport Participation, Academic Engagement, and Well-Being Among Adolescents Impacted by Parental Incarceration
No full textMillions of American adolescents have experienced the developmental consequences associated with parental incarceration. Positive youth development activities, including sports team participation, could buffer some of the risks of parental incarceration. Research on sports involvement among adolescents impacted by parental incarceration is scant and suggests their participation may be limited, though a significant body of research among adolescents in general demonstrates sports team participation is associated with better outcomes. We addressed important gaps in research by 1) estimating the prevalence of sports team participation among adolescents impacted by parental incarceration, 2) examining whether sports team participation differed by socioeconomic status in this population, and 3) testing associations between sports team participation and academic engagement, signs of emotional distress, and substance use. We used student survey data from 13,423 eighth, ninth, and 11th grade students in Minnesota who reported current or past experiences of parental incarceration. Adolescents also reported sports team participation; school grades; school absenteeism; symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidality; and use of alcohol, e-cigarettes, and cannabis. We examined frequencies and percentages of variables and tested associations of sports participation with dependent variables of interest using logistic regressions. About 38% of adolescents impacted by parental incarceration participated on a sports team. Sports team participation was most prevalent among adolescents with the highest access to resources. Participating on a sports team was significantly associated with higher odds of earning school grades of As and Bs and lower odds of being chronically absent from school, experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or suicidality, and using e-cigarettes or cannabis. Schools, communities, and other organizations should support sports team participation among adolescents and families who have been impacted by parental incarceration, particularly those with fewer financial resources
Health Center Staff I: Where We Are Now and Considerations for the Future
No full textHaving appropriate and qualified healthcare staff aligns with safe, well-coordinated services. When a camp identifies what health services they wish to provide (e.g., screening, medication management, delegation, documentation, communicable disease planning), they are better able to determine who has the appropriate education and credentials to provide those services. Additional variables to consider when making decisions about camp healthcare staff include the camp’s distance from higher-level care, risks associated with camp activities, and populations being served
Introductions and Welcome
No full textThe Piedmont Publishing Symposium is organized by Clemson University Press, Hub City Press, University of North Georgia Press, and University of South Carolina Press. This event was held at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, May 28-29, 2025. During the two days of programming, we will offer multiple sessions appealing to different constituencies: academic writers, non-academic writers, publishing professionals, and students and recent graduates who want to know more about publishing
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No full textGenerative AI, Academic Publishing, and Conversations on Ethics: Perspectives from a Linguist
6. Assignment Five: Scopes Trial Creative Assignment
No full textThis creative assignment encourages students to reflect on independent exploration, class group learning, discussions, and to use research to think critically and to present their ideas in a 5-6-page essay. Students will also think like educators and create 8-10 PowerPoint slides
Multilingual Voices: Transforming Professional Development Based on Student Perceptions of Literacy Learning
No full textAcknowledging student perceptions of academic learning has been shown to increase the effectiveness of classroom instruction. However, existing research on multilingual learners (MLs) often focuses on their pedagogical and linguistic needs, overlooking their perceptions of literacy learning. This research, part of a large-scale, design-based research (DBR) project, explores MLs\u27 perceptions of literacy learning to increase the capacity of instruction through professional development to classroom teachers in a high-needs school district. Using grounded theory coding, we analyzed MLs\u27 responses from a self-efficacy survey to gain insight into their perceptions of literacy learning. Those findings were used to inform DBR modifications, including creating a writing module, a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Escape Room, and a course for ML caregivers. By centering the voices of MLs, this study provides actionable implications for teachers and researchers, contributing to a deeper understanding of literacy education. Our findings emphasize the importance of considering student perceptions in curriculum and instructional design to meet the needs of diverse learners
Nature-based Solutions for Urban Stormwater Management
Full text linkThis paper explores Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban stormwater management, emphasizing their role in mitigating runoff, reducing flood risks, and improving water quality. Bioretention systems (BRS), green roofs, permeable pavements, and vegetated swales utilize natural processes such as infiltration, evapotranspiration, and filtration to manage stormwater while promoting urban resilience and supporting biodiversity effectively. The performance of these solutions depends on vegetation, soil, and climatic parameters, highlighting the need for context-specific design and implementation. While NbS present sustainable alternatives to conventional infrastructure, technical, economic, social, and institutional challenges require interdisciplinary collaboration and supportive policies to unlock their full potential
Capturing the Benefits of Partnering with Undergraduate Student Researchers to Conduct Interdisciplinary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research
Full text linkThis publication explores the benefits of engaging undergraduate students as full partners in an interdisciplinary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project. The interdisciplinary project provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities by involving students in every research phase—from design to data analysis. The collaboration enriched students\u27 academic and professional skills and offered faculty valuable insights, underscoring the powerful impact of student-faculty partnerships in advancing research capabilities and shaping future pedagogical strategies