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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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MacDonnell, Judith A. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2014
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have historically, and continue today to encounter barriers to accessing health services. This has been attributed to the well-documented heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia that shape all health and social institutions. In this paper, invitational theory offers insight into the…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Barriers, Access to Health Care, Sexual Identity
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Smith, Ken – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2012
In recent years, research has shown that school climate is one of the most important contributors to student achievement, success, and psychological well-being. In order to make informed decisions regarding school development, it is paramount for a school administrator to be aware of perceived school experience (school climate) of the major…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Stakeholders, Well Being, Administrators
Griffin, David K. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2010
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of self-reported job satisfaction and motivation among teachers in the Bahamas and Jamaica. A total of 168 Bahamian (n = 75) and Jamaican (n = 93) teachers completed the Teacher Motivation and Job Satisfaction Survey. Overall results indicate that teachers in the Bahamas reported higher levels…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Teacher Motivation, Foreign Countries, Self Disclosure (Individuals)