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Attachment to Place Among Teenage Students in School Districts With Four-Day School Weeks

Creator:: Smith, Madeleine C.
Abstract:: Rural communities face acute challenges in providing education. Attachment to place plays a significant role in rural communities but little research exists on how it influences policy. One policy response to financial, physical, and cultural factors in rural Oregon is the four-day school week (FDSW). Through health survey responses of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: With Four-Day School Weeks Abstract approved: Paul Thompson Rural communities face acute challenges

Starting Out Equal? The Impacts of Child Care Access on Kindergarten Readiness in Oregon

Creator:: Hansen, Jeanette
Abstract:: Children enter kindergarten on unequal footing. Early childhood experiences shape initial disparities and predict academic achievement and life trajectories. One influence, child care, is not available to all children in Oregon as most counties qualify as child care deserts. This paper analyzes if child care access has an effect on...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Paul N. Thompson Children enter

Starting Out Equal? The Impacts of Child Care Access on Kindergarten Readiness in Oregon

Creator:: Hansen, Jeanette
Abstract:: Children enter kindergarten on unequal footing. Early childhood experiences shape initial disparities and predict academic achievement and life trajectories. One influence, child care, is not available to all children in Oregon as most counties qualify as child care deserts. This paper analyzes if child care access has an effect on...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Paul N. Thompson Children enter kindergarten on unequal footing. Early childhood experiences

How school district and municipality finances responded to the great recession

Creator:: Arnold, Natalie R.
Abstract:: The 2008 financial crisis started a domino effect that crippled much of the United States economy. Most associate this crisis with large scale mortgage failure and an increase in unemployment. These were two of the main causes and effects of the crisis. However, society as a whole was also impacted....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: _______________________________________________ Paul Thompson Abstract: The 2008

Soundscape Policy: Noise Pollution as an Issue in Oregon Municipalities

Creator:: Noone, Harry
Abstract:: Noise is an environmental issue uniquely harmful to public welfare but essential to a well-functioning modern economy. Given the prevalence of noise especially in urban soundscapes, noise pollution has been recognized as a negative externality and an environmental stressor and thus has become an issue in public policy. Yet, as...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Harry Noone presented on June 4th, 2020 APPROVED: Paul Thompson (Economics

The Effect of Fiscal Stress Label Receipt on School District Tax Referenda Outcomes: Evidence from Ohio

Creator:: Whitley, Joe
Abstract:: This paper evaluates the previously unknown effect that a Fiscal Stress Label (FSL), a State fiscal intervention program signaling fiscal duress, has on passage rates and voter support for school district tax referenda. Previous research suggests that FSL receipt is associated with increased school district revenue, however the reason why...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: APPROVED Dr. Paul Thompson, representing Economics Dr. Alison Johnston, representing

A contextual model for the integration of LifeKnowledge curriculum into the agricultural science and technology classroom

Creator:: Crawford, Paul Wesley
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a contextual model for integrating lessons from the LifeKnowledge curriculum into the agricultural science and technology (AST) course content. This was measured using the National FFA Organization’s online precept indicator which is part of the LifeKnowledge 3.0 curriculum. Ninth grade students at...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Paul Wesley Crawford for the degree of Master of Science in

Evaluation of the LifeKnowledge Curriculum and its usability in the Oregon Agricultural Sciences classroom

Creator:: Crawford, Paul Wesley
Abstract:: The LifeKnowledge curriculum is a recent initiative of the National FFA Organization to develop key learning precepts in agriculture education students. This material utilizes cutting-edge teaching techniques in lesson plans designed to develop leadership, teamwork, personal development, and communication abilities in students. This project surveyed current agriculture teachers in Oregon...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Paul Wesley Crawford A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors

A Practical, Ethical Critique of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Shale Gas Extraction Process

Creator:: Bullock, Claude George, III
Abstract:: This thesis analyzes the emerging technology of hydraulic fracturing and shale gas extraction process through a pluralistic philosophical approach. Rather than defending traditional values in nature, such as intrinsic value, I defend a metaphilosophical pragmatism centered on policy implications. I argue that different philosophical positions will, most of the time,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Thompson This thesis analyzes the emerging technology of hydraulic fracturing and shale gas extraction

Perceptions of agricultural education teacher preparation programs toward distance education

Creator:: Nelson, Susanne J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify if differences existed in perceived barrier factors and perceived attitude factors toward distance education between faculty and administrators in the decision stage and those in the implementation stage of distance education technology adoption. Information was gathered from teaching faculty and program leaders...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dissertation. A sincere appreciation is extended to my major advisor, Dr. Greg Thompson, who has been patient

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Attachment to Place Among Teenage Students in School Districts With Four-Day School Weeks

Starting Out Equal? The Impacts of Child Care Access on Kindergarten Readiness in Oregon

Starting Out Equal? The Impacts of Child Care Access on Kindergarten Readiness in Oregon

How school district and municipality finances responded to the great recession

Soundscape Policy: Noise Pollution as an Issue in Oregon Municipalities

The Effect of Fiscal Stress Label Receipt on School District Tax Referenda Outcomes: Evidence from Ohio

A contextual model for the integration of LifeKnowledge curriculum into the agricultural science and technology classroom

Evaluation of the LifeKnowledge Curriculum and its usability in the Oregon Agricultural Sciences classroom

A Practical, Ethical Critique of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Shale Gas Extraction Process

Perceptions of agricultural education teacher preparation programs toward distance education

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