Assuring academic quality against accreditation standards remains a priority for universities worldwide. Whilst academic quality is extensively studied, a gap exists in how universities approach the challenge of meeting 'one-size-fits-all' standards. This article discusses how an Australian university integrated the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle…

This systematic review evaluates the results of previous studies that have been selected in this review regarding the effect of implementing DS in improving students' writing skills across all educational levels. Utilizing the Scientific Procedures and Rationales for Systematic Literature Reviews (SPAR-4-SLR) protocol, 11 articles published…

This study examined how transformational teaching practices and the adoption of flexible learning strategies influence students' university experiences. Adopting qualitative approach and employing thematic analysis, 10 participants who had encountered flexible learning during and after the pandemic were involved in the research. The study…

In this third edition of "Data Wise," Kathryn Parker Boudett and Candice Bocala update the research-based eight-step collaborative inquiry process and demonstrate how it can be used to build more equitable schools. As Boudett and Bocala define it, equity occurs when each student has access to rigorous learning opportunities and is…

Within elementary science reform, time is a crucial consideration, yet conceptions of time in education research are undertheorized. To address this gap, we use sociological literature to identify three conceptions of time that help us understand and interpret leaders' and teachers' sensemaking and decision making about time in their efforts to…

In the spring of 2020, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was faced with the challenge of how to best serve and support its higher education members amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, for the Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) Teaching Workshop (ETW), the indefinite prohibition of in-person gatherings triggered…

This research examines the responsibility of Learning Activities Satisfaction (LAS) in mediating the impact of Students' Attitudes and Emotions (SAE) and Students' Satisfaction on Online Learning Platforms (SSOLP) on Students' Learning Performance (SLP) among Economics Education students in Surabaya, Indonesia. Involving 691 students from…

Clinical practice is complex and requires a consistent assessment process to effectively navigate student evaluation. Nursing programs must ensure that assessment methods measure entry-to-practice competencies. A clear description of expectations and a consistent approach to the evaluation of student performance is required. A quality improvement…

A student's middle school science experience strongly impacts their future science, technology, engineering, and mathematics interest. The Japanese lesson study (JLS) model strengthens the student's experience through a research-based, collaborative, multistep, teaching-centered process focused on transforming local instructional practices. The…

The purpose of this Action Research study was to investigate and improve preschool program maintenance and decision-making processes as understood by teachers, parents, administrators, and community members. Participants and data collected in Cycle 1 consisted of interviews with two teachers, one current and one former, and three former parents…

This report highlights the findings of the sixteenth survey of states conducted by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). It has been administered for more than three decades to collect information from states about the participation and performance of students with disabilities in the assessments that comprise the comprehensive…

The goal of the continuous improvement process in North Dakota K-12 education is to review and adjust practice to best support student learning. This study considered the continuous improvement services and supports provided by North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), such as providing training and support through regional education…

"Implementation in education" refers to active and planned efforts to introduce and sustain an approach in schools. It involves making, and acting on, evidence-informed decisions. There is substantial evidence indicating that quality implementation amplifies the effectiveness of a range of school-based approaches. However, implementation…

Background: Collaboration among teachers is now considered a marker of effective schools and key to creating successful professional learning opportunities. However, the nature and efficacy of collaboration vary widely, and research suggests that collaborative efforts often fail to promote teacher development. Purpose: This study draws on…

In the last several decades educational development efforts for faculty at higher education institutions have shifted to be more collaborative in nature, using approaches such as communities of practice and faculty learning communities. Including activities with strong interpersonal components such as communities of practice and faculty learning…