Research has shown that youth participation in school decision-making is hindered by both racism and adultism. However, less is known about the implications of intersecting forms of injustice for youth leadership to advance social justice. We address this area using the lens of intersectionality in a qualitative study of youth leadership at a…

How will climate change impact education since near-universal primary education has been achieved in many developing countries? We begin to answer this by studying a recent severe drought in Southern Africa. Using data from a large cluster-randomized control trial involving girls and satellite data measuring drought intensity, we find that drought…

This review synthesizes research on advanced school surveillance practices, where schools routinely monitor and sort students and their data in pursuit of safety and security goals. Our review of 31 studies confirms the concentrated presence of surveillance technologies in schools serving predominantly poor and minoritized students, and their…

The presence of gender disparities, marked by a shortage of male teachers, has been a longstanding concern within the TESOL profession. Drawing on the concept of human flourishing, which advocates for equality and respect beyond gender and social standing, this research seeks to challenge gender stereotyping in foreign language teaching. Guided by…

Background/purpose: Women remain underrepresented in STEM, particularly in higher education, where cultural and structural barriers persist. In Mexico, women make up less than 30% of students in engineering and technology programs, highlighting a persistent gender gap. This study investigates whether gender-focused mentoring, specifically female…

Curricula impart knowledge, instill values, and shape collective memory. Despite growing public funding for religious schools through U.S. school choice programs, little is known about what they teach. We examine textbooks from public schools, religious private schools, and home schools, applying computational methods--including AI tools--to…

This article examines Latina leadership in higher education through collaborative autoethnography and testimonio, foregrounding the lived experiences of four Latina leaders across instructional and student affairs contexts. We correct a common misreading of the literature: research on Latinas is substantial but often remains in dissertations and…

Increasing enrollment in and graduation from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors in universities is key to fostering a healthy economy and advancing global competitiveness. However, there is a lack of representation of minority students in STEM fields. The US's changing demographics place young people of color at the vanguard…

In pursuant to ESEA section 1111(g)(1)(B), this report demonstrates Tennessee's progress on how low-income and minority children enrolled in Title I schools vs. non-Title I schools are not served at disproportionate rates by (1) ineffective teachers, (2) inexperienced teachers, and (3) out-of-field teachers.

In pursuant to ESEA section 1111(g)(1)(B), this report demonstrates Tennessee's progress on how low-income and minority children enrolled in Title I schools vs. non-Title I schools are not served at disproportionate rates by (1) ineffective teachers, (2) inexperienced teachers, and (3) out-of-field teachers.

Background and Purpose: Whether racial and ethnic disparities in disability identification currently occur across elementary school is unclear. Available studies mostly have used cross-sectional designs or were unable to contrast observationally similar students in longitudinal analyses accounting for clinical need (e.g., Glasofer & Dingley,…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ASD symptoms are overrepresented among gender-diverse youth across studies. Gender-diverse and ASD youth are at risk for anxiety, but anxiety is unclear among gender-diverse youth with ASD. The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is a commonly used ASD screener, including in multidisciplinary…

Although women's representation in STEM fields and occupations has increased, science and math continue to be stereotyped as male domains. This paper links psychological and sociological explanations for gendered disparities in STEM by examining the relationship between the local "micro-situational" female learning environment and the…

This study applies critical theory to examine the relationship that exists between teachers and students in the classroom and whether the classroom is a microcosm of social injustice, replicating the inequities between those in a position of power and those that are subject to them. The purpose of the study was to expose gaps in current practices…

This study delved into the recruitment and retention challenges faced by Black male K-12 teachers in California's Central Valley, shedding light on their perceived impact on students. The underrepresentation of Black male teachers, comprising only 2% of the national teacher workforce and less than 1% in California, underscores the urgency of…