Islamophobia presents complex challenges in Western societies, leading to racial discrimination and violence against Muslims. This paper explores the interconnectedness and interactions between racism and Islamophobia, as Islamophobia is conceptualized as a form of racism in the literature. Specifically, it explicates racism and its different…

Educators need to provide students with opportunities for experiential learning, inquiry-based exploration, and collaborative discussion. Students bring an amalgam of diverse ideas to the classroom; knowledge-building principles provide a framework for inclusive learning experiences that strengthen engagement, content retention, and positive…

This bibliometric study examines the trends and contributions in school head leadership competencies from 2015 to 2024, using data from Scopus and employing VOSviewer. The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the scholarly literature on leadership competencies in the range of a school head. The methodology involves a thorough…

School buildings worldwide have given voice to educational purposes and have been employed as policy instruments. This article outlines a study concerning governance of the design of the physical learning environments in a decentralized policy setting. Based on document analysis of three design briefs and interviews with key persons for local…

Mahatma Gandhi famously said that serving others without expecting anything in return is the most meaningful approach to find one's own self. As I volunteered as an ELI (English Language Instruction) teaching assistant and learned more about the distinctive culture of the non-profit interfaith and refugee center community, this remark struck a…

This study was conducted to compare students' beliefs about the seriousness of cheating behaviors in the physical and online environment and to analyze how these beliefs relate to self-reported cheating behaviors. Given the recent advances of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing presence in the college classroom, specific emphasis is…

School environments in Finland are changing from traditional classrooms towards more flexible architectures. This change invites designers and commercial organizations to take part in re-thinking these environments by creating narratives of desirable educational environments. Their comprehensive furniture solutions promise flexible entities,…

A pedagogy of vision and seeing has a long history. Teachers' professional vision, seeing and noticing are today regarded as important factors that affect the quality of their teaching and are considered important to develop. The article argues that there is a need to gain a deeper understanding of teachers' professional vision, seeing and…

The work-integrated learning (WIL) environment can precipitate additional mental and psychological stress, with possible deleterious effects for health science students and patients. The dearth of information for clinical technology students who are also affected by the demands of academic learning tasks and the clinical environment, warrants an…

As the repercussions from post-pandemic normative management continue, digital information and communication technologies have become widely integrated into teaching and learning across ages and environments. Most countries prioritize developing student media literacy to equip them for a digitalized society and diverse educational environments.…

This new report documents 10 years of Space to Grow, celebrating this dynamic program's significant impact on Chicago schools, neighborhoods and the environment. From transforming schoolyards into vibrant, multifunctional spaces that foster learning, play, connection to nature, and community engagement, to helping mitigate flooding, Space to Grow…

The presence of trans students is becoming more commonplace in both urban and rural school settings, yet schools remain unprepared and inconsistent in their approach to supporting trans students. In many schools, trans youth must advocate for themselves (Horton, 2022), because schools are not prepared for their arrival. Most schools, in fact,…

Background: Satisfaction of psychology students has implications for students' engagement, learning, and persisting with education. Understanding of influences on satisfaction remains incomplete. Objective: To investigate contributors to psychology students' satisfaction, we assessed multivariate associations of satisfaction with institutional,…

In "Leading Toward Liberation", Annmarie Caño reimagines academic leadership as a practice rooted in liberation and equity. Drawing on her experiences as a Latina, first-generation college student, clinical psychologist, and higher education administrator, Caño shows how leaders can foster inclusive cultures where everyone thrives.…

School designs have far-reaching future impacts. Facilities often remain unchanged for decades influencing whether generations of young people feel included and can access educational entitlements, especially those identifying as someone from a marginalised or minority group. Student perspectives are therefore essential to understand inclusive…