Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index

Ranks states' business climates based on income, population growth, and employment and outlook based on current tax policies; analyzes their fiscal conditions; reviews 2010 fiscal reform initiatives; and recommends policies to spur economic growth

Teacher Leaders' Perceptions of Distributed Leadership Practice in Middle Schools

ABSTRACT Title of Document: TEACHER LEADERS' PERCEPTIONS OF DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP PRACTICES IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS Arthur Williams, Doctor of Education, 2013 Directed By: Dr. Carol Sheffey Parham, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education The primary purpose of this case study was to examine teacher leaders' perception of distributed leadership practices in two exemplary middle schools. Eight teacher leaders were selected to participate in this study. Qualitative data were gathered via one-on-one interviews and a review of artifacts from four teacher leaders at each school. The data were coded, categorized and clustered to produce themes. The research questions were addressed and descriptions were developed for each case. Findings indicate that there are several dimensions of distributed leadership that shape teacher leaders' practice. This study concluded with recommendations that center on the reconceptualization of teacher leadership practice, district and school based supports. Implication for practice and areas for future research was explored

Recollections

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A Taxonomic and Ecological Study of the Lichens of Rocks Park in Coles County, Illinois

The lichen flora of Rocks Park , Coles County, Illinois, was studied extensively. The tract (sec 17, T12N,R10E), which is located in east-central Illinois, was selected for study because of its diversity of habitats for lichen growth. A literature review of the studies of the lichens of east central and southern Illinois and nearby Indiana is included. The area is heavily dissected by the Embarrass River and a few small tributaries. The major vegetation type is oak-hickory forest. This tract was found to have four distinct habitats with different lichen associations. The habitats described are the following: Open Field Area Sparsely Wooded Hilltop interspersed with ravines Densely Wooded Hilltop Sandstone Rock Outcroppings For each of the habitats a study was made of the lichen population, associated vascular plants (both woody and herbaceous) and important bryophytes. The total number of lichen species collected at Rocks Park was 44 and of this number, 16 were species of Cladonia. Of all the tree species, Quercus alba supported the greatest number of lichens. An important find was Cladonia robbinsii which has not been previously collected in east-central Illinois. On the sandstone rock cliffs there are extensive colonies of Dermatocarpon miniatum, which is the most conspicuous lichen in this habitat. Dermatocarpon miniatum is scarce in east-central Illinois because of the infrequent occurrence of rock outcroppings. Lichens considered rare for this area are the following: Cladonia robbinsii C. verticillata Dermatocarpon miniatum Leptogium lichenoides L. tenuissimu

The Impact of Youth Sports on Leadership Styles in the Hospitality Industry

Diverse managers are needed to successfully manage today\u27s convoluted hospitality firms. Undergraduate hospitality students enter the workforce expected to embody leadership styles needed to manage high turnover or technology advanced systems, while setting objectives that promote collaborative behaviors and attitudes among subordinates. The purpose of the study was to examine low-and-high youth sport\u27s participation impact on effective leadership styles. Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) 5X short-form instrument was utilized to examine undergraduate students leadership styles, consisting of a random sample of 170 students from Iowa State and DePaul university. A Chi-square test found a significant difference between low-and-high youth sport\u27s participation in regards to effective leadership styles. A logistic regression analysis determined there was likelihood that undergraduate hospitality students with high-youth sport experiences were three times as likely not to exhibit passive leadership, and 83% of the subjects exhibited high-youth sport\u27s participation

Playing Tag

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