Past Projects
Projects By Year
2015 Projects
What are the effects on students' civic attitudes of a participatory research project of a community service project?
Action Researchers: Kate Grzelak, Jackie Hawley, Miles Bubbett, Sam Gllickman, 4th Grade Team (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Adam Voight
What is the effect of using interactive journals in inquiry learning with 2nd graders?
Action Researcher: Mary Guardado, 2nd Grade (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Gove
Collaborative Action Research Mini-Grant Awardee
How does music and movement learning activities impact 1st graders’ reading and writing skills?
Action Researcher: Katie Jefferies and Janice Pohl, 1st Grade Teacher and Music Team (Campus International School)
CSU Faculty Co-Researcher: Grace Huang
Does being in Literature Circles geared to first grade encourage struggling readers to read?
Action Researchers: Debra Wightman, Pat Fairman, Susie Meaker, 1st Grade Team (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Gove
What is the impact of differing grouping strategies in math on Inquiry Learning of 2nd grade students?
Action Researcher: Lindsay Dottore, 2nd Grade Teacher (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Gove
How will the implementation of checklists, initiated by fifth grade students and their teachers, impact informational writing in preparation for IB exhibition?
Action Researcher: Stephanie Komorek, Marci Perry, Karen Rickard, 5th Grade Team (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Kristine Still
What is the effect of a student voice initiative on the behavior and school commitment of students with behavior problems?
Action Researchers: Julie Beers, Ryan Albright, Eileen Daily, Whole School Project (Campus International School)
Co-Researcher: Adam Voight
How does the implementation of MindUp Curriculum impact on kindergarteners’ executive functioning behavior?
Action Researchers: Kathleen Taylor, Jen Humphrey, and Heather Snyder, Kindergarten Team (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Grace Huang
How do grade level teacher discussions over student writing samples change or impact the teaching practices of participants
Action Researchers: Kathleen Taylor, Jen Humphrey, Ron Abate, Whole School Project (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Gove
How does the daily use of thinking routines deepen thirds grade student's depth of knowledge?
Action Researcher: Sheila O’Rourke and Jean Wells, 3rd Grade Team (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Kristine Still
How will Tap It, Sing it, Snap it strategy with third grade intervention students increase spelling and reading skills when measured by developmental spelling inventory and reading list inventory?
Action Researcher: Chrissie Zack, Intervention Specialist (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Gove
2016 Projects
What is the impact of the DISTAR Reading Program on reading behaviors, attitudes and skills of kindergarten children?
Action Researcher: Heather Snyder, Renee Hubeny, Kindergarten
What impact does coding have on persistence and problem solving abilities of Kindergarteners?
Action Researcher: Kathleen Taylor, Jennifer Humphrey, Kindergarten
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Nigamanth Sridar
What is the impact of differing grouping strategies for 2nd graders in mathematics?
Action Researcher: Lindsey Dottore, 2nd Grade
CSU Faculty Co-Researcher: Dr. Roland G Pourdavood
How does the use of a 2nd year of blogging improve student writing skills for 3rd graders?
Action Researchers: Dora Bechtel, 2nd Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
How does the fluency of 2nd grade RIMP students increase using digital fluency practice?
Action Researcher: Jeanne Simons, 2nd Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Mary Gove
How will body movements teaching method of Chinese characters improve the recognition shape, pronunciation skills and meaning of Chinese characters of 2nd and 4th non-native Chinese language speakers?
Action Researcher: Huan Wang, 2nd & 4th Grade/Chinese Language
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
How does reading, dialoguing, and follow-up activities of growth mind-set activities impact 3rd graders’, both RIMP and gifted, attitudes and behaviors?
Action Researchers: Katie Jeffery, 3rd Grade
Co-Researcher: Dr. Mary Gove
How will the Chinese character image exposure improve the Chinese character recognition for 3rd grade non-native Chinese speakers?
Action Researchers: Ying Yang, 3rd Grade/Chinese Language
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
What is the transfer effects of higher level thinking math puzzles on 4th graders’ math skills?
Action Researchers: Stephanie Komorek, Miles Bubbett, Jackie Hawley, 4th Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Patrick Wachira
Will visual image exposure improve the Chinese language listening comprehension of 4th grade and kindergarten non-native speakers?
Action Researcher: Guojian Li, 4th Grade/Chinese Language
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
Is voluntary online technology professional development viable and effective?
Action Researchers: Marcenia Perry, Kate Grzelak, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Ronald Abate
Will using the color code method sight word strategy increase fluency with 1st-3rd grade special education students who have reading goals?
Action Researchers: Chrissy Zack, Renee Simone, Special Education
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Do student scores on Fitnessgram change over an academic year?
Action Researcher: Megan Kaufman, Physical Education
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Motley
How does student voice impact school culture?
Action Researcher: Eileen Dailey, Julie Beers, Ryan Albright, School-Wide, Upper Grade Level
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Adam Voight
2017 Projects
What is the impact of the DISTAR Reading Program on reading behaviors, attitudes and skills of kindergarten children?
Action Researcher: Heather Snyder, Renee Hubeny, Kindergarten
What impact does coding have on persistence and problem solving abilities of Kindergarteners?
Action Researcher: Kathleen Taylor, Jennifer Humphrey, Kindergarten
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Nigamanth Sridar
What is the impact of differing grouping strategies for 2nd graders in mathematics?
Action Researcher: Lindsey Dottore, 2nd Grade
CSU Faculty Co-Researcher: Dr. Roland G Pourdavood
How does the use of a 2nd year of blogging improve student writing skills for 3rd graders?
Action Researchers: Dora Bechtel, 2nd Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
How does the fluency of 2nd grade RIMP students increase using digital fluency practice?
Action Researcher: Jeanne Simons, 2nd Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Mary Gove
How will body movements teaching method of Chinese characters improve the recognition shape, pronunciation skills and meaning of Chinese characters of 2nd and 4th non-native Chinese language speakers?
Action Researcher: Huan Wang, 2nd & 4th Grade/Chinese Language
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
How does reading, dialoguing, and follow-up activities of growth mind-set activities impact 3rd graders’, both RIMP and gifted, attitudes and behaviors?
Action Researchers: Katie Jeffery, 3rd Grade
Co-Researcher: Dr. Mary Gove
How will the Chinese character image exposure improve the Chinese character recognition for 3rd grade non-native Chinese speakers?
Action Researchers: Ying Yang, 3rd Grade/Chinese Language
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
What is the transfer effects of higher level thinking math puzzles on 4th graders’ math skills?
Action Researchers: Stephanie Komorek, Miles Bubbett, Jackie Hawley, 4th Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Patrick Wachira
Will visual image exposure improve the Chinese language listening comprehension of 4th grade and kindergarten non-native speakers?
Action Researcher: Guojian Li, 4th Grade/Chinese Language
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Grace Huang
Is voluntary online technology professional development viable and effective?
Action Researchers: Marcenia Perry, Kate Grzelak, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Ronald Abate
Will using the color code method sight word strategy increase fluency with 1st-3rd grade special education students who have reading goals?
Action Researchers: Chrissy Zack, Renee Simone, Special Education
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Do student scores on Fitnessgram change over an academic year?
Action Researcher: Megan Kaufman, Physical Education
CSU Co-Researcher: Mary Motley
How does student voice impact school culture?
Action Researcher: Eileen Dailey, Julie Beers, Ryan Albright, School-Wide, Upper Grade Level
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Adam Voight
2018 Projects
Anchor Binders
Action Researcher: Sharon Kovach, MC2STEM
Effects of Customized Learning Plans on Students’ Performance on Standardized Tests
Action Researcher: Pat Vail, Meena Sharma, MC2STEM
CSU Co-Researchers: Dr. Kate O'Hara, Dr. Jim Kilbane
Do Mastery-Based and Self-Organized Learning Environment Programs Enhance Urban Students’ Mastery of Mathematics?
Action Researcher: Myras Holmes, MC2STEM
CSU Faculty Co-Researcher: Dr. Jim Kilbane
Building Instructional Coherence Between a Multi-Campus IB School
Action Researchers: Amy Brodsky, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Mark Freeman
The Role of Music Education within the Charter Schools of Los Angeles County, California
Action Researcher: Matt Cotton, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Storytelling in the Biology Classroom
Action Researcher: John Dutton, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Laura Northrop
Facilitating Community Engagement through an Interdisciplinary Project
Action Researchers: Charles Ellenbogen, Campus International High School
Co-Researcher: Dr. Karla Hamlen
Assessing Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy, Career Indecision, and Academic Motivation among African American Urban Adolescents using Career Exploration
Action Researchers: Mia Flowers, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Using Clever Touch as a Learning Tool to Strengthen Chinese Language Writing Skills of High School Students. Classroom interactions
Action Researchers: Feng Laughlin, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Eddie Lam, Dr. Grace Huang
Always in the Lead: Exploring the Experiences and Characteristics of Students in a High School’s Inaugural class.
Action Researcher: Sarah Schwab, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Becoming an IB Teacher: An Inquiry into the Experience of Designing and Enacting the International Baccalaureate Program for all Students in a Public, Urban, Non-selective High School
Action Researchers: Deliana Soto, Maria Vasquez-Listenbee, Josiah Holt, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
An Inquiry into Using Extended Writing Prompts in a Self-Contained High School ELA Classroom.
Action Researchers: Allison Welch, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Enrollment Pathways and Achievement in a New School of Choice: Implications for Recruiting
Action Researcher: Ameer El-Mallawany, Campus International High School
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Adam Voight
The Usage of Weighted Vests to Improve Attention and Achievement of Students with Special Needs
Action Researcher: Brittney Laughbaum, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Math Talks in the Third Grade Classroom
Action Researcher: Kathleen McCarthy, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Roland Pourdavood
The Power of Music
Action Researcher: Janice Pohl, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Eddie Lam
Building Rights and Responsibilities, and Building the Social Emotional Learning Skills to Realize Them
Action Researchers: Miles Bubbett, Kate Grzelak, Jackie Hawley, Katie Outrich, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Shareen Naser
Standardizing the Mandarin Curriculum at CIS
Action Researchers: Lei Lin, Jingli, Wan, Fang Zhou, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Ron Abate
Student Initiated Computer Programming
Action Researcher: Kathy Taylor, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Ron Abate, Dennis Decoulo, Chris Rennison
Classroom Interactions a Snapshot Analysis
Action Researchers: Kathy Taylor, Leslie Webber, Feng Laughlin, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Ron Abate
Kindergarten Welcome Zone
Action Researchers: Eileen Dailey, Robin Kirschenbaum, Campus International School K-8
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Ron Abate
2019 Projects
An Innovative Program for Resettled Refugee High School Students to Foster Self-Efficacy and Explore Potential Career Pathways
Action Researchers: Naila Paul, Vicki Ritzinger, Elizabeth Taylor, and Emma Vogel (Refugee Response)
CSU Co-Researchers: Dr. Grace Huang
Leading the Way: Considering the Unique Experiences and Characteristics of a High School's Inaugural Class
Action Researcher: Sarah Schwab (Campus International High School)
CSU Co-Researchers: Dr. Molly Buckley
Participatory Politics and Civic Engagement Amongst Urban Youth
Action Researcher: Robyn Williams
CSU Faculty Co-Researcher: Dr. Katie Clonan-Roy
Fostering Participatory Literacies in English Language Arts Instruction Using Student-Authored Podcasts
Action Researchers: Charles Ellenbogen and Brady Lorek (Campus International High School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Examining the Impact of the Enhanced Vocabulary Framework (EVF) on Student's Vocabulary Development and Content-Area Learning
Action Researchers: Katherine Webb, Sonji Hill, Tess McCafferty, & Kathleen McCarthy (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Terri Purcell
Symbols to Track Progress: Rubric Design and Digital Progress Tracker
Action Researcher: Lauren Sammon (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Social Emotional Centers
Action Researchers: Jennifer Humphrey, Alexandria Lestock, Stephen Morris, & Caroline English (Campus International School)
Co-Researcher: Dr. Laura Northrop
What Does an Inquirer Do?
Action Researchers: Sheila O'Rourke (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Terri Purcell
The Flipped Classroom: A Social Justice Approach
Action Researchers: Christopher Helm (MUST)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Co-Teaching Impact on Student Behaviors and Achievement in the Math Classroom
Action Researchers: Davis Gerber and Brittney Laughbaum (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Patrick Wachira
The Use of Prompted Freewriting to Increase Student Writing Confidence and Performance
Action Researcher: Karim Ragab (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Support Students in Urban Schools
Action Researchers: Dr. Mia Flowers and Stacey Sinwald (Campus International High School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Dakota King-White
The Effects of Inquiry Based Learning on Student Achievement and Student Engagement
Action Researcher: Lauren Hammer (MUST)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan and Dr. Paula Chan
IB For All
Action Researcher: Deliana Soto (Campus International High School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Shelly Rose and Dr. Molly Buckley
Collaborative Work to Increase Student Retention and Writing Capability
Action Researcher: Mathew Bewley (MUST)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Storytelling in Biology and Chemistry
Action Researcher: John Dutton (Campus International High School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
The Effect of Guided Notes on Student Performance in High School Biology
Action Researcher: Matt Milano (MUST)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
The Effects of a Self-Monitoring Intervention on Student Self-Efficacy
Action Researchers: Patrick Roman and Lindsay Baker (MUST)
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Improving Spatial Reasoning and Forward Thinking Skills and Strategizing in Math through the Use of Spatial Reasoning Games
Action Researchers: Mary Guardado and Noreen Nasca (Campus International School)
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Elena Andrei
2021 Projects
Teaching Newcomers English Learners: Use of Visuals and Realia in Remote Learning
Action Researcher: Tracy Finch, Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Elena Andrei
Collaborative Action Research Mini-Grant Awardee
Teaching Literacies to Multilingual High School Students in Online Learning
Action Researcher: Bekah Harper, Rhodes School of Environmental Studies
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Elena Andrei
Collaborative Action Research Mini-Grant Awardee
Leading the Way: Considering the unique experiences and characteristics of students in a high school's inaugural class
Action Researcher: Sarah Schwab, Campus International High School
CSU Faculty Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Relationship Between Rough Draft Math Strategies and Growth Mindset and Achievement
Action Researcher: Kathleen Taylor, Campus International
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Eddie Lam
Collaborative Action Research Mini-Grant Awardee
Increasing Student Attendance and Engagement during Remote Learning
Action Researcher: Jennifer Mahnic, Maple Heights School District
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Melanie Caughey
Catapult Project
Action Researcher: Angela McCay & Kanisha Coward, Maple Heights School District
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Kate O'Hara
Intrinsic Motivation in a 4th grade classroom
Action Researcher: Stefanie Graber, Maple Heights School District
Co-Researcher: Dr. Heather Hill
Daily Meditation for and Engaged Classroom
Action Researcher: Lauren Schneider, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Increasing Academic Performance During Virtual Learning Through the Use of Gamified Learning Platforms
Action Researcher: Carmen Alicea, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Collaborative Action Research Mini-Grant Awardee
Typing and Thriving
Action Researcher: Hayden Harrison, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Collaborative Group Prewriting: Digitally Connected Education
Action Researcher: William Fistek, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Effects of Jig-Saw Learning on Student Achievement
Action Researcher: Zach Kilbane, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Does the utilization of project-based learning result in improved student grades?
Action Researcher: Jon Paul Filipkowski, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Teaching Vocabulary Through the News
Action Researcher: Casey Ensell, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Do mindfulness stress reduction activities reduce math anxiety and increase math achievement?
Action Researcher: Jessica Jaramillo, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Collaborative Action Research Grant Ô Music as a Facilitator in Learning Ó
Action Researcher: Carmen Alicea, Cleveland State University
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Collaborative Action Research Mini-Grant Awardee
2022 projects
Living History Project
Action Researcher: Jospeh Foster, an Ohio Teacher of the Year
Ashland Univeristy Co-Researcher: Dr. Rick Breault
Diversifying the High School U.S. History Curriculum by Pairing Primary Historica. and Literary Sources with a Class Textbook
Action Researcher: Kurt Russell, Ohio Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Jeff Karem
Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) POW + TREE in Gen Ed. Secondary ELA
Action Researcher: Emily Mocadlo, Cleveland State Intern
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Trends in School-Based YPAR Topics: An Examination of 5 Years of Student-Selected Research Topics
Action Researchers: Sarah Schwab, Catelyn Cook, Josiah Holt, Robyn Williams, Athan Sarantopoulos
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
SeeSaw and Family Engagement: Exploring Parents' Perceptions of SeeSaw's Benefits and its Promotion of Family Engagement
Action Researcher: Faith DiCicco
CSU Co-Researchers: Dr. Grace Huang & Dr. Eddie Lam
Boxing Social/Emotional Well-Being
Action Researcher: Nancy Miller, an Ohio Teacher of the Year
CSU Co-Researchers: Dr. Grace Huang & Dr. Eddie Lam
What Are the Factors Impacting Student Learning/Success with Online Writing
Action Researcher: Ashley Onion
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Rob Whitbred
The Box Method of Note Taking in the Science Classroom
Action Researcher: Kara Vlach, Cleveland State Intern
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Multilingual Newcomers Learning Math: Solving Equations, a Two-Way Street
Action Researcher: Melissa Daley
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Elena Andrei
Scientific Heuristic Writing Approah
Action Researcher: Carla Neely, an Ohio Teacher of the Year
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Heather Hill
Effect of Guided Notetaking on Urban High School Students' Scientific Learning
Action Researcher: Diana Ramirez Bergeron, Cleveland State Intern
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
High School Science Student Assessment Scores
Action Researcher: Leah Binsack, Cleveland State Intern
CSU Co-Researcher: Diane Corrigan
Exploring Teacher Caring as a Learning Condition: A Pilot Study of PERTS Elevate in High School
Action Researchers: Emily Pohlman & Charles Ellenbogen
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Molly Buckley
Investigating the Impacts of STEM Curriculum on Student Achievement in Science
Action Researcher: Jenn Stormer, an Ohio Teacher of the Year
CSU Co-Researcher: Dr. Debbie Jackson