4 Dallas Baptist University is proud to present the fifth edition of the Journal of K-12 Educational Research. The articles in this issue are presented by a selection of recent graduates of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership K-12, a practitioner’s degree which highlights skills needed to lead districts in North Texas and beyond. Each article is a summary of the data gathered for their individual research projects, providing answers to questions of local interest. In some cases, the authors provided state-wide data of interest to the broader educational community. Other authors gathered data from a smaller data set or a single district. Whether statewide or local data, we believe the answers may be applicable to many educational settings. In the DBU program, student researchers are encouraged to look for immediate and site-based solutions that could be easily transferrable to issues that are wide and far-reaching. Sharon Lee, PhD AWORD FROM THE EDITOR Journal of K-12 Educational Research 2021, VOL. 5, ISSUE 1 www.dbu.edu/doctoral/edd In this issue, you will find articles that have a national impact such as the study by Dr. Judy Yi who researched national standards for online education. Dr. Leah Mann looked at the maker movement that is gaining traction in several districts around the country. Some of the research was conducted in multiple districts on topics of local interest. Dr. Stephanie Bonneau selected at multiple districts in the North Texas region, which are Districts of Innovation. Dr. Michael Hill interviewed local superintendents about what it takes to keep them in their roles. An important topic for most districts in North Texas is graduation and college/career readiness. Dr. Anmarie Garcia studied a secondary newcomer program and how it influenced student persistence to High School graduation. Dr. Kelly David completed a statistical analysis of community college developmental math programs. Teacher and student leadership development is a topic that is of great interest to both campus and district-level leaders. Dr. Julie Dawes studied student leadership, and Dr. Melissa Heller explored teacher development. Dr. Crystal Cross researched a professional coaching program for school leaders. Recruiting and keeping teachers is an issue in many north Texas districts. Dr. Vanessa Zavar explored alternative certification paths for teachers. Several students explored special topics related to school discipline and social-emotional learning. Dr. Kandiest MartinBrock, Dr. Jamie Farber, and Dr. Tyler Yarbrough have keen insight into these topics through their studies. DBU’s EdD K-12 program is based on the Biblical servant leader model of putting the needs of others first. Students explore problems that have immediate concern in their districts and are encouraged to bring answers to those districts.
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