The 2021 Household Pulse Survey (HPS) was examined as it relates to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the impact on employment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and members with disabilities. The purpose of the study was to understand the effect of COVID-19 on both groups as it relates to employment,…

Women in academia face many challenges, which have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly true for women in academia who are also mothers. The authors conducted a phenomenological study examining these challenges and their effects on identity utilizing Super's (1980) Life-Span Life-Space approach and Career…

This UK Q-Methodology study combining quantitative and qualitative techniques explores lecturers' attitudes toward disability and inclusion of disabled higher education students. Disabled students are among those likelier to withdraw from university and have lower degree outcomes. One potential barrier impacting disabled students' is lecturers'…

The aim of the paper was to analyse the ways in which collaborative governance appears in the context of lifelong guidance in Finland. The research question was 'What are (in terms of problem-solving, collaborative process and multi-relational accountability) the challenges for collaborative governance of lifelong guidance in Finland?' The…

Engagement in professional associations offers significant growth, networking, and development opportunities. Despite these benefits, participation in such associations is decreasing, with financial constraints, irrelevant member benefits, and generational disconnect as primary factors. At the 2024 AAFCS conference, a session titled "W.H.Y.…

This research examines the economic impact of colleges and universities in North Carolina's counties, emphasizing areas classified as Tier 1 and Tier 2 by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Utilizing data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IMPLAN, and county-level sources, this study reveals that counties…

Digital technology is used to improve the quality of life for the growing number of older adults in the United States, but it also exacerbated the digital divide between generations and regions. Digital literacy programs effectively designed for older adults have a potential to mitigate this issue; however, sustaining an effectively designed…

An increasing number of people receive autism diagnoses in adulthood, and there are few studies investigating autistic adults' experiences of disclosing their diagnosis. This study sought to understand autistic adults' experiences of diagnostic disclosure using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Twelve autistic adults, who received their…

As educators, professors, policymakers, and advocates work to dismantle systemic barriers and advance equity in education, they must begin with a common understanding of the words that shape their actions. "The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity" offers over 650 carefully curated terms, concepts, and strategies essential for productive…

Designed for instructional coaches, grade-level leaders, subject coordinators, and team leaders, "Teachers Who Lead" highlights proven strategies to enhance teaching practices, foster collaboration, and impact student learning on a broader scale. Drawing from the latest research on teacher leadership, school improvement, and real-world…

This article presents the qualitative complement to Pizarro Milian and Zarifa's (2021) analysis of Canadian quantitative research on student transfer and mobility. Drawing on 75 qualitative peer-reviewed articles and institutional reports published between 1991 and 2022, we summarize the main findings and outline the data and methodological gaps…

If educators do not promote their agricultural education programs, who else will? At the same time, we recognize the time of agricultural educators is extremely limited; if communication and marketing efforts sometimes are not the priority of a program, and key stories and accomplishments may not be shared with stakeholders. The idea of program…

This study aimed to understand experiences of nontraditional doctoral students pursuing their PhD in Communication. Although the term "nontraditional student" exists in the literature (Cox & Ebbers, 2010; Stone & O'Shea, 2019), there is little consensus about demographics of nontraditional doctoral students (NTDS), nor their…

The research aims to study the role of contemporary universities in developing education on green economy and sustainable development in the Kyrgyz Republic. To achieve the research goal, the authors applied the methods and principles of social cognition and comparative-logical analysis of socio-humanitarian literature. The research object is the…

Digital art (DA) is emerging as a modern educational tool with unique value in the field of childhood education (CE). It not only enriches teaching and learning methods but also has the potential to promote young children's cognitive, affective, and creative development. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the status, challenges, and…