15 results on '"MORRIS, REBECCA"'
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2. What Works in Attracting and Retaining Teachers in Challenging Schools and Areas?
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See, Beng Huat, Morris, Rebecca, Gorard, Stephen, and El Soufi, Nada
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This paper describes a systematic review of international research evidence identifying the most promising approaches to attracting and retaining teachers in hard-to-staff areas. Only empirical studies that employed a causal or suitable comparative design and had robust measurements of recruitment and retention outcomes were considered. Studies were assessed for strength of evidence taking into account threats to trustworthiness which may bias the results. A search of 13 electronic databases and Google/Google scholar identified 20 distinct research reports that met the inclusion criteria. Financial incentives was the only approach that seems to work in attracting teachers to challenging schools, but not effective in retaining them. To keep teachers working in challenging schools a supportive and conducive working environment would be needed. Other approaches such as mentoring, support, or teacher development do not have strong evidence of effectiveness, largely because much of the research on these approaches was weak. More robust research capable of addressing causal questions is therefore urgently required to determine their impact in attracting and retaining good teachers in areas where they are most needed. Long-term solution would be to change school-allocation policies and improve economic conditions in such areas so that the problem of staffing does not arise.
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- 2020
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3. How the Trump Administration's Pandemic Health Care Response Failed Racial Health Equity: Case Studies of Structural Racism and a Call for Equity Mindfulness in Federal Health Policy Making.
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Rosenbaum, Sara, Handley, Morgan, Morris, Rebecca, and Casoni, Maria
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HEALTH policy ,RACISM ,IMMIGRANTS ,HEALTH services accessibility ,MINORITIES ,PRACTICAL politics ,RIGHT to health ,SAFETY-net health care providers ,HEALTH insurance ,PATIENT Protection & Affordable Care Act ,POVERTY ,GOVERNMENT aid ,COVID-19 pandemic ,FEDERAL government ,HEALTH care rationing - Abstract
Context: The racial health equity implications of the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We focus on four key health care policy decisions made by the administration in response to the public health emergency: rejecting a special Marketplace enrollment period. failing to use its full powers to enhance state Medicaid emergency options, refusing to suspend the public charge rule, and failing to target provider relief funds to providers serving the uninsured. Findings: In each case, the administration's policy choices intensified. rather than mitigated, racial health inequality. Its choices had a disproportionate adverse impact on minority populations and patients who are more likely to depend on public programs, be poor, experience pandemic- related job loss, lack insurance, rely on health care safety net providers, and be exposed to public charge sanctions. Conclusions: Ending structural racism in health care and promoting racial health care equity demands an equity-mindful approach to the pursuit of policies that enhance-rather than undermine-health care accessibility and effectiveness and resources for the poorest communities and the providers that serve them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Large‐scale variation in wave attenuation of oyster reef living shorelines and the influence of inundation duration.
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Morris, Rebecca L., La Peyre, Megan K., Webb, Bret M., Marshall, Danielle A., Bilkovic, Donna M., Cebrian, Just, McClenachan, Giovanna, Kibler, Kelly M., Walters, Linda J., Bushek, David, Sparks, Eric L., Temple, Nigel A., Moody, Joshua, Angstadt, Kory, Goff, Joshua, Boswell, Maura, Sacks, Paul, and Swearer, Stephen E.
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REEFS ,OYSTER populations ,OYSTERS ,FLOODS ,CORAL reefs & islands ,ECOLOGICAL engineering ,SHORELINES - Abstract
One of the paramount goals of oyster reef living shorelines is to achieve sustained and adaptive coastal protection, which requires meeting ecological (i.e., develop a self‐sustaining oyster population) and engineering (i.e., provide coastal defense) targets. In a large‐scale comparison along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, the efficacy of various designs of oyster reef living shorelines at providing wave attenuation was evaluated accounting for the ecological limitations of oysters with regard to inundation duration. A critical threshold for intertidal oyster reef establishment is 50% inundation duration. Living shorelines that spent less than one‐half of the time (<50%) inundated were not considered suitable habitat for oysters, however, were effective at wave attenuation (68% reduction in wave height). Reefs that experienced >50% inundation were considered suitable habitat for oysters, but wave attenuation was similar to controls (no reef; ~5% reduction in wave height). Many of the oyster reef living shoreline approaches therefore failed to optimize the ecological and engineering goals. In both inundation regimes, wave transmission decreased with an increasing freeboard (difference between reef crest elevation and water level), supporting its importance in the wave attenuation capacity of oyster reef living shorelines. However, given that the reef crest elevation (and thus freeboard) should be determined by the inundation duration requirements of oysters, research needs to be refocused on understanding the implications of other reef parameters (e.g., width) for optimizing wave attenuation. A broader understanding of the reef characteristics and seascape contexts that result in effective coastal defense by oyster reefs is needed to inform appropriate design and implementation of oyster‐based living shorelines globally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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5. The application of oyster reefs in shoreline protection: Are we over‐engineering for an ecosystem engineer?
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Coleman, Melinda, Morris, Rebecca L., Swearer, Stephen E., Moody, Josh, Temple, Nigel A., Sparks, Eric L., Webb, Bret M., Bilkovic, Donna M., Boswell, Maura K., Bushek, David, Shinn, Jenny P., Goff, Joshua, Cebrian, Just, Kibler, Kelly M., La Peyre, Megan K., McClenachan, Giovanna, Sacks, Paul, and Walters, Linda J.
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REEFS , *SHORELINES , *OYSTERS , *BEACH erosion , *ECOLOGICAL engineering , *OYSTER populations - Abstract
Oyster reef living shorelines have been proposed as an effective alternative to traditional coastal defence structures (e.g. bulkheads, breakwaters), with the benefit that they may keep pace with sea‐level rise and provide co‐benefits, such as habitat provision. However, there remains uncertainty about the effectiveness of shoreline protection provided by oyster reefs, which limits their broader application.We draw evidence from studies along the east and gulf coasts of the United States, where much research and implementation of oyster reef restoration has occurred, to better define the existing gaps in our understanding of the use of restored oyster reefs for shoreline protection.We find potential disconnects between ecological and engineering functions of reefs. In response, we outline how engineering and ecological principles are used in the design of oyster reef living shorelines and highlight knowledge gaps where an integration of these disciplines will lead to their more effective application.Synthesis and applications. This work highlights the necessary steps to advance the application of oyster reef living shorelines. Importantly, future research should focus on appropriate designs and conditions needed for these structures to effectively protect our coasts from erosion, while supporting a sustainable oyster population, thereby providing actionable nature‐based alternatives for coastal defence to diverse end‐users. This work highlights the necessary steps to advance the application of oyster reef living shorelines. Importantly, future research should focus on appropriate designs and conditions needed for these structures to effectively protect our coasts from erosion, while supporting a sustainable oyster population, thereby providing actionable nature‐based alternatives for coastal defence to diverse end‐users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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6. How Usable Are School Library Websites? A Random Sample from All Fifty States.
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Chow, Anthony S., Morris, Rebecca J., Figley, Amy, Regan, Karla, Lam, Samantha, and Sherard, Jessica
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ACADEMIC library digital resources , *WEB design , *ACADEMIC librarians , *LIBRARY information networks , *BEST practices - Abstract
This study examines the basic design layout, content, and usability of 300 randomly sampled elementary (n = 100), middle school (n = 100), and high school (n = 100) library websites representing all fifty states in the United States. Of the schools selected, 102 of the school librarians also completed a survey examining their libraries' information and service priorities, site maintenance, and primary users. The results show that the majority of school library websites contain information intended for students but rate low on recommended youth-oriented website standards for cognitive, affective (or emotional), and general design best practices regardless of the age group served. Trends in design layouts and content were also identified. Major implications of the study include a best-practices checklist and preliminary design and content guidelines to help school librarians create more age-appropriate websites for their students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
7. Find Where You Fit in the Common Core, or the Time I Forgot about Librarians and Reading.
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MORRIS, REBECCA J.
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EDUCATIONAL standards , *SCHOOL librarians , *READING (Elementary) , *SCHOOL libraries , *LANGUAGE arts , *RESEARCH skills , *COMPOSITION (Language arts) - Abstract
The article discusses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), school librarians, and reading skills. English language arts (ELA) requirements of the CCSS, texts in school libraries, and school librarians' responsibilities are discussed. A bibliography of resources related to education is also provided, which includes the book "Standards for the 21st-Century-Learner" and the websites Common Core State Standards Initiative, located at http://www.corestandards.org/, and Pennsylvania Department of Education, located at http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/CommonCore.
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- 2012
8. Transforming a Field Trip Into an Expedition: Supporting Active Research and Science Content Through a Museum Visit.
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Morris, Rebecca
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EARTH science education ,MUSEUMS & education ,SCIENCE education ,SCHOOL field trips - Abstract
The author discusses her experiences in utilizing a sixth-grade Earth science field trip for students as an active research project. She examines a research project assignment conducted on the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. The author suggests that the use of active research can be applied to any museum or exhibit in the U.S.
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- 2012
9. New Collaborations through Effective Communication.
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MORRIS, REBECCA and NELSON, KATELYN
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COMMUNICATION in library administration , *SCHOOL libraries , *PUBLIC libraries , *PUBLIC librarians , *SCHOOL librarians - Abstract
The article discusses the collaboration between school and public librarians in the U.S. through effective communication. The missions and services of these librarians as well as their role in the total education program, as articulated in the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Empowering Learners, is discussed. It also offers ideas for these librarians to share, listen and teach students more effectively.
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- 2014
10. LET'S READ IT ALL TOGETHER: DEVELOPING THE LITERACY TEAM.
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Morris, Rebecca
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TEACHING teams , *LIBRARIAN-teacher cooperation , *LITERACY , *INTERDISCIPLINARY teams in education , *SCHOOL librarians , *GROUP work in education , *EDUCATIONAL cooperation , *EDUCATION , *COMPUTER network resources - Abstract
The article provides suggestions for school libraries in the U.S. to create literacy teams, or interdisciplinary cooperation between teachers and other school staff to promote learning withing one subject area across several aspects of a curriculum. It addresses the use of collaborative online tools, the benefits of having students complete reading work in groups, and creating partnerships between school librarians and teachers.
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- 2013
11. The Grand Palace.
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Morris, Rebecca
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PALACES - Abstract
Highlights the Grand Palace, Branson, Missouri. $13 million project resembling a 19th century opera house on the inside and an antibellum mansion on the outside; Lighting; Sound; Performers include Glen Campbell, Louise Mandrell and others; Description of the stage and the features; Problems; Other theaters under construction in Branson.
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- 1993
12. How Does Medicaid Managed Care Address the Needs of Beneficiaries with Opioid Use Disorders? A Deep Dive into Contract Design.
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Morris R, Rosenbaum S, Grogan C, Rhodes M, and Andrews C
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- United States, Humans, Medicaid, Managed Care Programs, State Health Plans, Opioid-Related Disorders
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Many people who experience opioid use disorder rely on Medicaid. The high penetration of managed care systems into Medicaid raises the importance of understanding states' expectations regarding coverage, access to care, and health system performance and effectively elevates agreements between states and plans into blueprints for coverage and care. Federal law broadly regulates these structured agreements while leaving a high degree of discretion to states and plans. In this study, researchers reviewed the provisions of 15 state Medicaid managed care contract related to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to identify whether certain elements of SUD treatment were a stated expectation and the extent to which the details of those expectations varied across states in ways that ultimately could affect evaluation of performance and health outcomes. We found that while all states include SUD treatment as a stated contract expectation, discussions around coverage of specific services and nationally recognized guidelines varied. These variations reflect key state choices regarding how much deference to afford their plans in coverage design and plan administration and reveal important differences in purchasing expectations that could carry implications for efforts to examine similarities and differences in access, quality, and health outcomes within managed care across the states.
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- 2023
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13. Homelessness, Politics, and Policy: Predicting Spatial Variation in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths.
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Silver H and Morris R
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- Humans, United States, Social Problems, Housing, Policy, Politics, COVID-19, Ill-Housed Persons
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When COVID-19 began to spread in the United States, the first public health orders were to hunker down at home. But for the vulnerable people experiencing homelessness, especially those sleeping outdoors, retreating to a private dwelling was not possible. This suggests that places with greater homelessness would also have elevated COVID-19 infections. This paper examines how spatial variation in unsheltered homelessness was related to the cumulative number of cases and deaths from COVID-19. Although Continuums of Care (CoCs) with more households receiving welfare, without internet service, and more disabled residents had a higher rate of COVID-19-related cases and deaths, CoCs with more unsheltered homelessness had fewer COVID-19-related deaths. More research is needed to explain this counterintuitive result, but it may reflect the bicoastal pattern of homelessness which is higher where government intervention, community sentiment, and compliance with rules to promote the common welfare are greater. In fact, local politics and policies mattered. CoCs with more volunteering and a higher share of votes for the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate also had fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths. Yet, other policies did not matter. Having more homeless shelter beds, publicly assisted housing units, residents in group quarters, or greater use of public transportation had no independent associations with pandemic outcomes.
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- 2023
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14. Will Evaluations of Medicaid 1115 Demonstrations That Restrict Eligibility Tell Policymakers What They Need to Know?
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Rosenbaum S, Velasquez M, Gunsalus R, Morris R, and Somodevilla A
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- Employment, Humans, Insurance Coverage, State Government, United States, Eligibility Determination legislation & jurisprudence, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Medicaid legislation & jurisprudence
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Issue: With thousands in Arkansas losing their Medicaid benefits under the state’s work-requirement demonstration, the importance of evaluating such experiments could not be clearer. In Stewart v. Azar, the court concluded that the purpose of Section 1115 demonstrations such as Arkansas’s is to promote Medicaid’s objective of insuring the poor; evaluations of these demonstrations, as required by law, inform policymakers whether this objective is being achieved., Goal: To examine the quality of evaluation designs for demonstrations that test Medicaid eligibility and coverage restrictions., Methods: Comparison of state evaluation designs against issues identified in Medicaid impact research., Key Findings and Conclusions: Evaluation designs for 1115 demonstrations that restrict Medicaid eligibility and coverage either are lacking or contain flaws that limit their policy utility. No federally approved evaluation designs for Medicaid work and community-engagement demonstrations are yet available, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has not issued evaluation guidance to states. Evaluations thus lag well behind demonstration implementation, meaning important impact information is being lost. Eligibility restrictions attached to some approved Medicaid expansion demonstrations remain unevaluated. Moreover, evaluations are not sustained long enough to measure critical effects; systematic evaluation of communitywide impact is lacking; and comparisons to states with no Medicaid restrictions are missing. Without robust evaluation, the core purpose of Section 1115 is lost.
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- 2018
15. Video-telemedicine in a memory disorders clinic: evaluation and management of rural elders with cognitive impairment.
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Barton C, Morris R, Rothlind J, and Yaffe K
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, California epidemiology, Cognition Disorders epidemiology, Humans, Male, Memory Disorders epidemiology, Psychometrics, Referral and Consultation, Telemedicine methods, United States, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Cognition Disorders diagnosis, Community Mental Health Services organization & administration, Memory Disorders diagnosis, Rural Population statistics & numerical data, Telemedicine organization & administration, Video Recording
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Objective: Telemedicine is increasingly being used to provide consultation for healthcare in rural areas. Little work has been done with dementia although preliminary research suggests that clinical diagnosis performed via telemedicine consultation is valid. We implemented a program to provide multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art diagnosis of cognitive impairment by video-telemedicine (VTM) integrated into a clinical setting., Methods: Patients at a rural veteran's community clinic were referred by their local provider for evaluation of memory complaints by the multidisciplinary team of the San Francisco Veterans Administration (SFVA) Memory Disorders Clinic (MDC). The evaluation was integrated into the usual clinic structure and included a neurological evaluation and neuropsychological testing by the MDC team via video assisted by a remote clinician at the community clinic., Results: We evaluated 15 new patients referred to our multidisciplinary clinic. In each case, the VTM format permitted the MDC team to arrive at a working diagnosis; 12 patients with dementia, two with mild cognitive impairment, and one cognitively normal. Relevant treatment recommendations were made to the patients and caregivers. The evaluation results were discussed with providers who joined the MDC postclinic conference via VTM. In the majority of cases, recommendations were followed and there was satisfaction with VTM by providers and patients., Conclusions: VTM is emerging as an effective way to provide consultation and care to rural residents who may not have access to specialty services and can be integrated into current clinical settings.
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- 2011
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