Informed by the current scholarly conversations surrounding linguistic racism, this paper investigates anti-racist translingual practices within the context of a college multilingual writing classroom. Fusing translingualism and critical race theory, the paper underscores the significance of translingual digital storytelling as a critical and…

Decolonising work in Higher Education (HE) has become increasingly mainstreamed. One issue is the relationship between such work and that of equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI), or the potential reduction and co-option of decolonising for EDI purposes. This article discusses the characterisations of, and drivers for, decolonising inside UK…

The preparation of future teachers for diversity, equity, and social justice is a complex task faced by Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes. While efforts are ongoing, research indicates that current programmes may not fully meet this challenge. Previous reviews have also highlighted conceptual and methodological gaps in this area,…

This qualitative study explored couple/marriage and family therapists' experiences following ethnic-racial socialization conversations with Latino families in therapy. Semi-structured interviews with therapists (n = 20) were conducted. A rigorous thematic analysis revealed how multifaceted contextual influences shaped participants' ongoing…

We explore social justice advocacy and education from the vantage point of elite theory as articulated in the works of Gaetano Mosca and Vilfredo Pareto. Elite theory is applied here to re-appraise the explicit and implicit educational means and ends inspired by contemporary social justice along three inter-related dimensions: the place of…

This study investigates the implementation and outcomes of the Activism Growth Model (AGM) (2021), conceptualized by Dr. Gyasmine George-Williams. The AGM is an instructive paradigm that nurtures student activism, emphasizing self-awareness, relationship building, and proactive engagement in social change. This study explores the model's efficacy…

The Tagalog word, "balikbayan," means to return home. Oftentimes, "balikbayan" refers to boxes sent or brought to family in the Philippines by Filipina/x/o Americans (FA). The "balikbayan," then, also refers to the person returning, which is an embodiment of relational accountability, social responsibility, and…

Mixed-reality simulations (MRS) are utilized in teacher preparation programs worldwide. While much of the literature concentrates on the effectiveness of interventions designed to train teachers, this design case outlines the various decisions involved in developing the intervention, including the selection of mixed-reality technology, employing…

"Cases Integrating Ethnography and Evaluation" examines the connections between ethnography and evaluation in educational spaces, wrestling with pressing justice and equity issues in today's societies across the world. The book provides readers from different disciplines and practice areas with detailed accounts of evaluation and…

Giving young people opportunities to grapple with injustices and complex social problems can inspire them to build a better world. In this bestselling book, two experienced social studies educators lay out their vision for an elementary social studies education that will help young people find value in learning about the world as they consider how…

Involvement with the juvenile justice system carries immense consequences both to detained youth and to society more broadly. Extant research on the "school-to-prison pipeline" has often focused on school disciplinary practices such as suspension with less attention on understanding the impact of school referrals to the juvenile justice…

Background/purpose: Improving the quality and equity of secondary education remains a key challenge in Morocco. This study examines the impact of the Attahadi program on students' academic performance and perceptions of evaluation through the lens of personal epistemology. Using a longitudinal, quasi-experimental design with repeated measures…

We are professors of Jewish Studies at Michigan State University (MSU) who are part-time practitioners in educating about antisemitism through noncredit workshops and dialogues. After reflecting on our work by analyzing attendee evaluations, adapting content, and discussing related scholarship, we argue that six elements of our work have helped…

This paper is the text of a keynote address given at the Education Studies Association of Ireland Conference on March 31st 2023. Drawing on diverse examples of reactionary politics in Ireland and the UK such as protests against queer-inclusive education, the maintenance of sectarian and Catholic majoritarian schooling, and the use of ideas of…

This report reviews the current state of literacy education in English prisons and Young Offender Institutions, uses the data collected from National Literacy Trust's criminal justice programmes to explore the benefits of creative approaches outside of formal education, and suggests recommendations for policy moving forwards.