It is well within the capacity of a wealthy nation like the United States to provide high-quality education for all its citizens. The resources exist to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to excellent educational opportunities. Yet, in practice, our educational systems, particularly admissions to selective schools, are…

Purpose: This work concerns William Norman Illingworth [1902-1980]. Disillusioned with teaching in conventional schools and inspired by Rudolf Steiner [1861-1925] he founded Sangreal School, in 1947, and operated this until the early 1970s. Sangreal was what I describe as a "conservative alternative school", employing methods and…

Educational researchers are increasingly evaluating intervention effects on educator outcomes -- such as knowledge, beliefs, and practice -- as an important precursor to intervention-induced change in children's learning and development within educational settings. This may yield important insights into intervention efficacy, feasibility, and…

As more teachers exit the workforce, school leaders need practical solutions to support teachers and keep them in the profession. This study examined the lived experience of secondary school teachers with perceived organizational support and teacher resilience. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Ohio public school teachers of grades…

In "Flip the Script," the authors propose that to build relationships with and engage students, educators must examine core beliefs and assumptions that create unintentional barriers to supporting students. Through self-exploration, empathy building, and real-life examples from five master teachers, educators can learn how to help…

Inequity in education is pronounced when data is used to form rigid class ability groups. Rigid grouping means that students with backgrounds that disadvantage them in education can be locked into low 'ability' class groups. In contrast, informed and flexible use of data can support adaptable and heterogeneous ability grouping, which better…

This study provides a critical and contextual analysis of technology integration and digital transformation in education by examining classroom teachers' perceptions of digital competencies and their application in pedagogical processes. A review of the existing literature reveals that research on teachers' digital competencies and technology…

This study of 4th-grade students in Oregon found that higher self-efficacy is associated with higher mathematics summative test scores, consistent with prior research linking self-efficacy to math achievement. Two formative instructional practices--opportunities for math feedback and help, and opportunities for math discussion--positively…

This edited volume examines the decolonization of worldviews and ways of knowing in education and educational policy. It critically challenges the Western interpretation of epistemology and ontology, providing a platform for contributors to demonstrate how concepts of decolonization, knowledge and worldviews are understood, as well as the impact…

Across the globe there has been a significant resurgence of interest in Froebel's philosophy in practice and Scotland is a front-runner in its systemic adoption of a Froebelian approach. This book offers a never-before-seen glimpse into Scotland's world-leading community of Froebel-inspired early childhood practice. Liberated by national guidance,…

This text presents an informative overview of Conservative-led education policy over the last 14 years. The book provides a broad and detailed picture of the developing education landscape in England during this period, highlighting the transformational and sometimes 'radical' reforms that the country has seen. Crucially, the book draws together…

This paper develops a conversation with decolonisation to pitch a novel mode of engagement; depathologising the university. While higher education institutions are in the midst of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion revolution, I posit that all is not well. Too often disability staff and students have been sidelined in Equality, Diversity and…

People often fail to notice the harmful effects of policy and are often trained to focus on the implications of a policy with a mindset that policy exists to serve citizens and ensure the rights of all citizens are protected. When people fail to notice the harmful effects of policy and instead believe policy has positive intentions, the result is…

The National Center on Inclusion Toward Rightful Presence sought out schools that provide effective support in general education curriculum and settings for students who benefit from intensive instruction and support. The Center used knowledge learned from these sites to develop and inform its model for advancing rightful presence in schools,…

The National Center on Inclusion Toward Rightful Presence sought out schools that provide effective support in general education curriculum and settings for students who benefit from intensive instruction and support. The Center used knowledge learned from these sites to develop and inform its model for advancing rightful presence in schools,…