The mixed method study analyzed Florida’s 3rd grade retention policy found in F.S. 1008.25 for its rational and intended purpose. In addition, the study investigated the relationship and hypothetical impact of 3rd grade mandatory retention policy on school grades in elementary schools across the state of Florida. A critical policy analysis used policy document analysis through the lens of critical race theory. Correlation analyses investigated the relationship between the practice of holding students back in grade and the outcomes resulting from high stakes tests moderated by school characteristics of minority rate, free reduced lunch rate and Title I status. The findings show Florida Statute 1008.25 places some schools with high Minority rates, and high FRL rates in a paradoxical situation from which the schools cannot escape. All schools are obligated to enact the terms of education legislation, yet my study demonstrates a negative correlation for the “majority minority” schools (Darling-Hammond, 2010). / Includes bibliography. / Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

The author has tried to emphasize the importance of the health of the school child and of a good health program in the public school. Realizing that most school administrators have very limited knowledge regarding the establishment of a program of this nature, it has been the purpose of this paper to set up a basic structure that may serve as a guide to the school in building its school health education program. Although this is written specifically for the school at Warrington, Florida, it is felt that this program may be of some benefit to other schools that would like to establish a better health program. / Typescript. / "August, 1950." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 38-39).

"This paper presents a survey of the physical health status of twenty-seven first grade boys and girls in the Paxton Elementary School. Keen interest on the part of the writer in this problem has been felt for a number of years. Because of this interest the writer planned and carried out the health study reported here. The central purpose of this study is to gain keener insight into the health needs of first grade pupils in Paxton Elementary School. On the basis of this understanding to plan more effective experiences that will improve the health of these boys and girls"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "July 22, 1952." / "Submitted to the Graduate School of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Virgil E. Strickland, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 36-37).

Speech is the most common and the most fundamental tool used for communication. It has done more for man's progress than any other single factor. Yet this high development of man has been relatively ignored, and for generations speech instruction has been partially neglected in the elementary schools. / "Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education Florida State University." / "In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education." / "July, 1949." / Advisor: Dr. Robert C. Moon, Major Professor. / Typescript. / Added title page: A two year study of speech instruction of a group of children in Jackson Heights School, Tampa, Florida. / Includes bibliographical references.