ERIC Number: EJ1047893
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 11
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The Influence of a Statewide Green School Initiative on Student Achievement in K-12 Classrooms
Ghent, Cynthia; Trauth-Nare, Amy; Dell, Katie; Haines, Sarah
Applied Environmental Education and Communication, v13 n4 p250-260 2014
This study investigates the influence of Green School designation on students' achievement in state-mandated standardized tests. Data were gathered 3 years pre- and post-Green schools designation, from test pass rates in reading and mathematics for Grade 5 and Grade 8 students, and from mathematics, English language arts, and biology scores for secondary students. Analysis indicated that Green School designation was positively correlated with standardized test pass rates in many schools and across subjects. Future work should investigate the mitigating impact of variables such as student socioeconomic status and level of teacher certification on student achievement in Green Schools.
Descriptors: State Programs, Standardized Tests, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Environmental Education, Academic Achievement, Grade 5, Grade 8, Mathematics Achievement, Reading Achievement, Language Arts, Secondary School Students, Biology, Science Achievement, Scores, Correlation, Achievement Gains, Achievement Rating, School Community Programs, Demography, Performance Based Assessment, Pretests Posttests, Student Records
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 3; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
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