In this case study, both authors look into their experiences with a student-driven experiential learning initiative in the form of an academic services committee. The committee embodies a developing community of undergraduate students reading the double degrees in government and laws and also aims at promoting the scholarly study of public affairs…

The purpose of this research was to examine K-12 band directors' perceptions of tradition and their thoughts on their and the profession's readiness for change. The research questions were: a) What practices do band directors view as more traditional, somewhat traditional, and less traditional?; b) From their current practice, how willing are…

The study expands our understanding of the educational role of Islamic schools in the United States. It investigated the types of challenges facing Islamic schools in America and the resulting policies that schools adopt in response to these challenges. To that end, the study interviewed the principals of two Islamic schools located in Illinois to…

The task of systematically rebuilding the education system in Cambodia could not properly begin until 1993 when peace was finally restored. The enormity of the challenge was vast. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) played a vital role in providing leadership, but progress also required a great deal of support from other…

This chapter reviews the challenges facing educational research and knowledge production, in the independent post-Soviet Central Asia through examination of the case of Tajikistan. The chapter revisits issues discussed in Niyozov and Bahry (2006) on the need for research-based approaches to with these challenges, taking up Tlostanova's (2015)…

This paper discusses the evolution of assessment for learning (AfL) across the globe with particular attention given to Western educational jurisdictions. Scholars from Australia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, and the United States discuss prominent assessment reforms within their respective countries over the last decade.…

In an increasingly complex and uncertain world of the future and aligned with the emergence of Society 5.0, exploring alternative futures of education and the curricula in terms of fulfilling the mission of education systems is necessary. Therefore, this study set out to do foresight for the primary school curriculum in Iran. The study was…

TICAS' 2025 Federal Policy Agenda advises members of the 119th Congress on how to strengthen the nation's higher education system to ensure a college degree is both accessible and affordable. Our higher education system faces extensive challenges, but a postsecondary credential remains the most reliable path to economic mobility, and the economy…

Richard O. Welsh takes on the school discipline crisis in "Suspended Futures," delineating the persistent racial disparities in how educators perceive and respond to the behavior of students. Welsh offers a framework for disrupting and dismantling a disciplinary system that disproportionately disadvantages students of Black, Latinx, and…

The rapid integration of internet technology into higher education has transformed the learning landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This study focuses on the critical role of moral education in addressing college students' mental health needs within this digital context. The exposure to diverse and complex online content can…

Despite the benefits of improving teaching and learning that research evidences, professional learning communities (PLCs) can be challenging to sustain for a sufficient period of time to become deeply engrained within the school's culture and accepted by teachers as organizational norms. As PLCs strive to achieve a system-level reform and promote…

Compassion and dignity provide an essential framework for building caring and inclusive schools. Many books focus on what teachers can do as individuals; "Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities" is different. This book focuses both on how educators can cultivate compassion within themselves and lead together to cultivate…

This study aimed to examine the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on academic achievement and students' attitudes toward learning in Omani schools. The study was conducted in the academic year 2023/2024 with a randomly selected sample of 890 students from public and private schools across Oman. A quantitative research design was…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital texts for reading instruction, and research identities both potential advantages and drawbacks for using digital texts for reading instruction. Methods: This paper presents the results of a quantitative survey of a representative sample of US elementary-grade teachers (n = 468)…

In this article, we examine the historical development of inclusive early childhood education in Turkey, current policies and practices, challenges, and recommendations for the future. Inclusive education aims to ensure that all children, especially those with special needs and disadvantaged groups, have equal opportunities to receive early…