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Approved Projects

Projects approved for 2022-23:

Research Project Researcher(s) Organization Approximate Timetable Notification
"Building Fluent Readers in a High School English Class" Mercedes Allen Brigham Young University-Provo 9/18/2023-4/26/2024 Principal Meeting
"2023-24 School Pulse Panel" Rebecca Bielamowicz U.S. Census Bureau 7/10/2023-6/25/2024 Principal Notification
"Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2024 (ECLS-K:2024)" Elizabeth Bissett U.S. Department of Education 9/1/2023-6/1/2029 Principal Notification
"An Outcomes Assessment of a Novel School-based Music Participation Program for Students with Disabilities" Barry Bittman Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute 1/1/2024-5/31/2024 Principal Notification
"Manipulatives and Fraction Questions" Megan Blake Southern Utah University 9/4/2023-10/27/2023 Principal Notification
"Using Technology to Increase Reading Fluency" Lacey Butterfield Southern Utah University 1/3/2024-4/15/2024 Principal Notification
"Teacher Self-Efficacy in the Moral Work of Teaching" Sarah Clark and Rich Osguthorpe Brigham Young University - Provo 5/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Pending identification of schools
"Exploring the Role of Qualitative Methods in the Implementation of Evidence-based Practices in Public Schools" Tyler Christopulos University of Utah 9/18/2023-5/1/2024 Principal Notification
"The Impact of Team Teaching in a Co-Taught Mathematics Class" Jessica Ditty Western Governors University 1/15/2024-2/5/2024 Principal Notification
"Scaling Teachers' Professional Development for ASSISTments" Mingyu Feng WestEd 8/1/2023 - 6/1/2024 Principal Notification
"School Leadership Preparation Program Redesign: Purpose, Process, and Perspective" Becky Gerber Brigham Young University-Provo 11/20/2023 - 6/28/2023
"Teaching Letter-Sound Correspondences in Kindergarten" Emily Gummersall Southern Utah University 9/11/2023 - 11/10/2023 Principal Notification
"Secondary School Writing Center University Partnership" Amber Jensen and Tyler Gardner Brigham Young University-Provo 9/28/2023-12/31/2025 Principal Notification
"Program Comparison: What are the perceived differences between a full-time and a part-time school leadership preparation program?" Pamela Hallam Brigham Young University-Provo 3/7/2024 - 8/12/2025 Principal Notification
"Differentiated Instruction and Word Problems" Heather Harpole Western Governors University 11/13/2023 - 12/8/2023 Principal Notification
"A Replication and Extension of 'Efficacy of an Online Mindfulness Training to Improve the Well-Being in K-12 Teachers: A Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial'' Katelyn Jackman Brigham Young University-Provo 1/29/2024-4/30/2024
"Creating a Formal Mentoring Program for Veteran Teachers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study" Amy Johnson Grand Canyon University 6/1/2023 - 10/31/2023 Principal Notification
"Investigating Administrator Perspectives on Integrated Art Curricula" Daniel Johnson University of North Carolina Wilmington 4/1/2023 - 9/1/2023 Principal Notification
"Effect of Walk to Read Interventions on 2nd Grade Reading Scores" Molly Kozel Indiana University of Pennsylvania 5/22/2023 - 8/31/2023
"Noyce Professional Engagement for Educators in Math and Science" Max Longhurst Brigham Young University 3/10/2023-6/15/2023 Principal Notification
"Understanding Utah Teachers' Use of Benchmark Modules to Inform Instruction" Kyla McClure University of Colorado 2/12/2024-4/30/2024 Principal Notification
"Psychoeducational Assessment of ADHD: The Relationship Between Social-emotional and Academic Functioning on Parent-Teacher Ratings" Jeff Morris Indiana University of Pennsylvania 5/3/2023 - 8/1/2023 Department Notification
"Maintenance Effects of the Good Behavior Game Within Instructional Periods" Melanie Nelson University of Utah 1/8/2024 - 2/16/2024 Principal Notification
"The Effects of Digital Doodling on Student Focus and Retention" Mark Ogden Southern Utah University 9/4/2023 - 10/27/2023 Principal Notification
"Addressing Off-Task Behavior on 1:1 Classroom Devices" Ryleigh Osterloh Southern Utah University 1/8/2024 - 5/25/2024 Principal Notification
"Social Skills Video Modeling Program K-2" Shamby Polychronis I and I Research 9/15/2023 - 5/30/2024 Principal Notification
"Data Flow: A Visual Programming Tool for Mobile Devices" David Pruitt ReWire, LLC 12/1/2023 - 1/30/2024 Principal Notification
"Student Kindness and Literature in the Third Grade" Ashley Ray Southern Utah University 9/5/2023 - 10/31/2023 Principal Notification
"The Effect of Transcranial Photobiomodulation on Neurocognitive and Psychological Function in Adolescent Athletes with and without a Concussion" Justin Rigby University of Utah 8/1/2023-12/31/2024 Principal Notification
"Academic Performance with Intentional Student Collaboration" Kayla Rowberry Western Governors University 9/4/2023-5/1/2024 Principal Notification
"Developing Number Sense Through Exploratory Learning" Breanne Ruegner Western Governors University 11/13/2023 - 12/15/2023 Principal Notification
"Evaluation of Complexity-Based Morphosyntactic Treatment for Children with Language Disorders of Mixed Etiologies" Kirsten Russell University of Utah 1/26/2023 - 6/30/2023 Department Notification
"The Effects of a Game-Based Social Skills Intervention Generalized to the Classroom Setting" Libby Sales University of South Dakota 2/1/2024-5/31/2024 Principal Notification
"High School Data Science Curricula in Utah: Understanding Implementation" Joanna Schiffman University of Chicago 8/1/2023-6/1/2024 Principal Notification
"Recommendations to Solve the Problem of High Tardy Rates at Herriman High School in Herriman, Utah" Timothy Schiess Liberty University 2/5/2024-4/30/2024 Principal Notification
"How Can Competitive Team-Based Learning Help Students Speak Less English (L1) in the 4th Grade Chinese DLI Classroom?" Yimin Shao Southern Utah University 8/30/2023 - 10/27/2023 Principal Notification
"How Does Stating Objectives at Beginning of Class Effect Student Learning?" Kaylee Simpers Western Governors University 1/3/2024-2/29/2024 Principal Notification
"National Teacher and Principal Survey" Maura Spiegelman U.S. Census Bureau 7/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 Principal Notification
"Advancing Evidence-Based Policy through Measured Understanding of Implementation: A Focus on Statewide School Breakfast" Lori Spruance Brigham Young University 3/29/2023 - 5/31/2024 Principal Notification
"Student Kindness and Literature in the Fifth Grade" Lara Stout Southern Utah University 9/5/2023 - 10/31/2023 Principal Notification
"Sustainability and Includion in Dual Language Immersion Programs" Dakin Stovall Brigham Young University 2/18/2023-2/18/2024 Principal Notification
"Celebrating Mistakes and Failure Through Rough Draft Thinking" Janel Warren Ball State University 1/9/2024-2/6/2024 Principal Notification
"Assessing Quality of Life Amongst Students with Developmental Disability and Their Families" Eden Withers Utah State University 2/1/2024-2/16/2024 Principal Notification
"SHINE (Sun-safe Habit Intervention and Education" Yelena Wu University of Utah 8/1/2021 - 6/1/2024 Principal Notification
"Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study" Deborah Yurgelun-Todd University of Utah and University of California at San Diego Sep. 2017 - 2027 District School Notification