This joint Cedefop-ETF policy brief provides an overview of vocational education and training (VET) policy developments from 2021 to 2025 in the EU-27, Norway, Iceland and five candidate countries (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Türkiye). It highlights countries' activities to advance EU priorities in making national VET systems…

This article reflects on government statistics that show that an increasing number of learners are being marginalised from mainstream education despite the UK's commitment to inclusion. Unclear definitions, rhetoric and a focus on placing the problem within the learner lead to an increasing demand for compensatory approaches. Instead, recognition…

This paper draws on an analytical framework inspired by Nancy Fraser's (2010) three-dimensional theory of social justice to explore how HPE teachers in Aotearoa/New Zealand perceive the concept of social justice and teaching for and about social justice. Data were gathered from online semi-structured interviews with 19 HPE teachers. Analysis…

Inclusive education is crucial for integrating children with special needs into mainstream educational settings. This pilot study explores the attitudes of teachers in India toward providing inclusive education to children with disabilities, and the challenges they face. As the Indian education system continues to evolve, there are significant…

Background/purpose: Inclusive education ensures that all students, including those with disabilities, have access to quality education. Despite global and national policies, challenges persist in implementing these policies effectively, especially in local contexts. This study evaluates the implementation of inclusive education policies in diverse…

Inclusive education affords all learners, particularly learners with disabilities, access to equitable educational services. Despite the widespread recognition and extensive scholarly attention of the 2015 Inclusive Education Policy, learners with disabilities in Ghana continue to struggle to fully participate in inclusive schools. Guided by…

In common understanding, resilience enables students to withstand adverse conditions. Resilient students achieve moderate to good educational outcomes in spite of high risks. To foster academic resilience, a deep understanding of risk and resources, their interplay and moderating effects is essential. We aim to achieve this goal by using hidden…

The underrepresentation of women in Engineering, Technology, and Computing (ETC) education, with enrollments in leading global institutions falling below 30%, is a persistent challenge; however, emerging data suggests the efficacy of structured interventions. Analyses of contemporary data demonstrate that a confluence of institutional,…

This paper investigates the state of preparedness for online learning in training inclusive teachers, applying the Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) to analyze findings from a case study based on a literature review. The study first examines the adoption of online learning before and after COVID-19, then identifies outputs needed to enhance…

Teacher turnover in rural schools remains a primary concern for public education in the United States, especially in southern states, with higher rates of turnover. This case study examines the experiences of rural teachers in South Carolina, exploring how structural inequalities, professional identities, and social communities shape retention.…

Cultural perspectives impact governance, and certain cultures may prefer hierarchical and centralized forms of governance, while others may lean towards more democratic and participatory ones. Governance, guided by ethical worldviews, ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in decision-making. Worldviews significantly impact leadership…

Early childhood education (ECE) is a crucial component of a child's development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning, well-being and success. This paper aims to shed light on the evolution of ECE development in China over the years, focusing on how various policies and reforms have influenced its trajectory. This study examines the context…

Background/purpose: This study aims to describe an in-depth implementation of inclusive education management in pilot elementary schools for inclusion in Indonesia. Materials/methods: This research is a qualitative method with a case study approach. The research sample consisted of 2 elementary schools, 50 students, 10 teachers, and 2 school…