Sarah Ruth Morris Source Confirmed

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Graduate Assistant

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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3 h-index 17 pubs 45 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Sarah Ruth Morris's research focuses on educational disparities and student outcomes, particularly within K-12 settings. Her work has investigated the impact of socioeconomic status, grading practices, and school location on college enrollment and academic success. Morris has examined the effectiveness of standards-based grading and the perceptions of administrators regarding these practices. Additionally, her publications address the educational experiences of marginalized student populations, including teen mothers and economically disadvantaged students.

Her scholarship includes a meta-analysis of civic outcomes related to private education. Morris has also explored interventions aimed at improving student motivation, such as offering more grade control in middle school. Her research network includes collaborators from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, such as Alison Johnson, Patrick J. Wolf, Sarah C. McKenzie, and Robert Maranto, with whom she has co-authored publications.

Morris's scholarly contributions are reflected in her h-index of 3 and 45 total citations. She has also been involved in securing grant funding, including a National Science Foundation award of $29,664 for the 2025 Redbud Topology Conference, where she served as Co-PI. Her recent activity indicates ongoing engagement in educational research.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 17
  • Citations: 45

Selected Publications

  • The Notorious SBG: Administrators’ Perceptions of Standards-Based Grading Practices (2025) DOI
  • The Role of High School Freshman Grades, Socioeconomic Status, and School Location on College Enrollment (2024) DOI

Federal Grants 1 $29,664 total

NSF Co-PI

Conference: 2025 Redbud Topology Conference

TOPOLOGY $29,664

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