Yearly Archives: 2025

Throughout my career examining educational structures and their impacts on student development, I’ve come to appreciate the complex, multifaceted nature of high schools as educational institutions. A high school represents the final stage of secondary education in most educational systems, typically serving students in grades 9-12 (approximately ages 14-18), though configurations vary across contexts. Beyond…

Functional literacy represents a fundamental educational concept that extends far beyond simple reading and writing abilities to encompass the practical application of literacy skills in daily life. As an educational researcher who has studied literacy development across diverse populations, I've observed how the concept of functional literacy has evolved to reflect changing societal demands and…

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) represents one of the most powerful analytical tools available to educators working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors. As a researcher who has studied behavioral interventions across diverse educational settings, I've observed how properly conducted FBAs transform both our understanding of student behavior and our effectiveness in addressing it. Functional Behavior…

Through my decades of research and engagement with educational equity issues, I’ve developed a comprehensive understanding of high-poverty schools and the complex challenges they face. A high-poverty school, in simplest terms, is an educational institution serving a substantial percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While specific thresholds vary across reporting systems, the U.S. Department…