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Some Things Askew: Cautionary Quips and Satirical Scenarios
No full textSome Things Askew: Cautionary Quips and Satirical Scenarios is a collection of sculptures and drawings that depict objects from a dreamlike, dystopian world. Each piece contributes to a larger narrative that illustrates the presumed inhabitants of this skewed landscape, chronicling their journeys, interactions, and existence within it. Faux paint treatments conceal the diverse materials employed in the creation of these works. This self-reflective story conveys themes of perseverance and hope as the characters strive to survive—and even flourish—amidst the dark and unusual circumstances they face. A hint of sarcastic humor and whimsy permeates the collection, offering comic relief and emphasizing the absurdity of existence
A Pre- and Post-Pandemic Analysis of the Reading College Readiness of Texas Hispanic Boys by Their Economic Status
No full textIn this multiyear study, we addressed the relationship of economic status (i.e., Economically Disadvantaged, Not Economically Disadvantaged) to the reading college readiness skills of Texas Hispanic high school boys. Texas statewide data on the state-mandated English I End-of-Course exam were obtained for two years pre-pandemic and the last four years post-pandemic. The three grade level standards on the STAAR English I End-of-Course exam (i.e., Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level) were analyzed by economic status. Inferential statistical analyses revealed that lower percentages of Hispanic boys who were economically disadvantaged met the Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level standards than Hispanic boys who were not economically disadvantaged. Extremely low percentages of Hispanic boys met the Masters Grade Level standard, regardless of their economic status. Of concern was that almost three fourths of Hispanic boys met the Texas criteria for being economically disadvantaged. Implications for policy and for practice were provided, as well as recommendations for future research investigations
Ethnic/Racial Differences in Reading College Readiness: A Texas Pre- and Post-Pandemic Analysis
Full text linkIn this statewide multiyear investigation, the extent to which differences were present on the STAAR English I End-of-Course exam for Texas high school students as a function of their ethnicity/race (i.e., Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White) for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 school years were examined. Archival data from the Public Education Information Management System were obtained for the two school years pre-pandemic (2017-2018 and 2018-2019) and the three years post-pandemic (2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023). Across all five school years and on all three grade-level standards, Approaches, Meets, and Masters, Asian students met the standards at the highest percentage, followed by White, Hispanic, and Black students. Across all five school years and on all three grade-level standards Black students lagged closely behind, never more than five percentage points, Hispanic students. Hispanic students were the only student group to consistently increase their percentage of meeting the grade-level standard across all five school years on all three standards
Screens and Symptoms: Exploring the Link Between Increased Screen Time and Poor Health Outcomes
No full textOver the past two decades, there has been a substantial rise in ADHD diagnoses among both youth and adults. This phenomenon coincided with several significant developments related to technology, such as increased availability of devices, children receiving personal devices at younger ages, the development of social media outlets, wearable devices, and increased access to internet/Wi-Fi, leading researchers to speculate that ADHD symptomatology is linked to the amount of time a person spends on technology each day. This literature review sought to determine the impact of increased screen time, including ADHD symptomology. It is theorized that as screen time increases, ADHD symptomology and poor health outcomes will increase as well. This research will be used to educate parents and college students about the negative effects of increased screen time, such as poor sleep, poor academic/work performance, and poor physical and mental health
THE SCREAM NOTATION SYSTEM: A NOTATIONAL SYSTEM FOR SCREAMED VOCALS
No full textIn Western music notation, there is no specified system of notation for screamed vocals, a style of singing that has become increasingly popular since the late 1970s with the advent of metal music and seen increased interest in screams in other genres since. Screams are a unique and diverse vehicle of delivery that can be differentiated according to timbre, technique, pitch and physiology. This research aims to first identify the anatomical and timbral differences between named screams and create a database of screams to be studied. The next task is to design a notational system appropriate for screams and then apply the system to existing repertoire and an original composition. In doing so, analysts may access this tool to more accurately study music which uses screaming, especially metal and rock music
Medical Professionals\u27 Perceptions of Healthcare Artificial Intelligence
No full textThis study examined whether medical professionals across different levels of expertise show differences in their perceptions of healthcare artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, the researcher hypothesized that participants with more expertise and experience would have greater negative perceptions associated with AI in healthcare compared to participants with a lower expertise level. Participants completed a questionnaire evaluating their perceptions of healthcare AI across four components: long-term negative consequences of AI, need for AI safeguards, positive perceptions of AI, and AI control. Participants also completed demographic questions evaluating participants\u27 age, sex, ethnicity, years working in a healthcare setting, medical specialty, and whether they had prior experience with AI. Age and years working in a healthcare setting were found to positively correlate with concern for the long-term negative consequences of AI. Additionally, participants were grouped within a major specialty group (i.e., internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and surgery) based on their reported medical specialty. Participants in the internal medicine group were found to have significantly more concern for the long-term negative consequences of AI. Finally, comparing participants who report working in an administrative position were found to have greater concern for the need for AI safeguards compared to participants reporting working as clinicians. Given that implementation of AI in healthcare is progressing rapidly, knowing whether differences exist amongst perceptions of physicians working at different levels of experience, different roles, and different specialties is important as these individuals are the most impacted by healthcare AI after patients, and the differences in the evaluation of AI among these groups may lead to regulation and guideline changes which affect a hospital at large rather than one specialty or one medical professional
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The Impact of Curriculum Support through Museum/Education Partnerships in Rural Communities
No full textMuseum education is a dynamic field, and often an underutilized or nonexistent resource in the educational sphere of rural communities. Within the current system of rural K-12 schools, a local museum can serve as both educational enrichment and entertainment/reward. The author’s research explores how museums in rural communities can actively collaborate with schools through a fusion of art and science using an interdisciplinary curriculum model to provide educational support and enrichment to both students and teachers. This research focused on high school students enrolled in a Title 1 charter school located within a rural district in east Texas. The author explored collaborative lesson planning with the student’s science teacher and co-created an interdisciplinary curriculum supporting art and environmental science concepts presented through several visits to a local natural history museum. The students who participated were encouraged to approach the museum visits as data gathering opportunities as they created artwork and presentations that illustrated the passage of time through environmental changes. Discussions of the efficacy of the lesson unit centered on student engagement, teacher resources, and the impact of regular museum visits on student attendance
A Pragmatic Legacy: Charles Wilson’s Politics and the Battle for His Archival Heritage
No full textCongressman Charlie Wilson served Texas and the United States with distinction throughout his political career, leaving a profound impact on East Texas and the global stage. Known for his progressive policies in the Texas Legislature and his influential role in U.S. foreign policy during his tenure in Congress, Wilson’s pragmatic political career and legacy is preserved in the Charlie Wilson Congressional Papers collection at the East Texas Research Center (ETRC). Despite its historical significance, the collection faced decades of delayed processing, disorganization, and neglect of archival best practices. This public history thesis confronts these challenges by detailing the efforts to process, preserve, digitize, and finally make the entire collection of documents, audio-visual items, photographs, and artifacts accessible to the public. The author examines the application of archival best practices, analyzes the intersection of archival work and public history, and reflects on the importance of preserving political archival collections
Five Key Points About Title II ADA Regulations for Web and Mobile Accessibility
No full textThe latest revision to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was published by the Department of Justice on April 24, 2024. This update focuses on web and mobile application accessibility requirements for state and local government entities, including public higher education institutions. This is a summary of the additional requirements that the Americans with Disabilities Act imposes on public entities. These key points provide a foundational knowledge of the recent changes
Reading Performance Differences of Texas Grade 4 Girls Between Title I, Part A and Non-Title 1, Part A Schools: A Texas Multiyear Analysis
No full textIn this investigation, the reading performance of Texas Grade 4 girls was compared by their enrollment or non-enrollment in Title I, Part A schools. Data were obtained from the Texas Education Agency Public Education Information Management System for all Grade 4 girls in Texas who took the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness assessment in the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019 school years. Statistically significant differences were established in all three school years. Girls enrolled in non-Title I, Part A schools outperformed girls enrolled in Title I, Part A schools in all three Reading Reporting Categories and in all three grade level standards. Recommendations for research and implications for policy and practice are suggested