Strong, well-prepared school leaders are a well-known lever for improving student achievement and retaining teachers, but principal retention has received less attention even as principals are leaving at worrying rates. State leaders can help develop strong principals in their states by investing in evidence-based professional learning…

Researchers define gamification as the phenomenon of creating "gameful experiences" and the use of "game mechanics" in non-gaming contexts (Deterding et al. 2011; Hamari et al. 2014). Gamification within education is the translation of design elements historically associated with gaming, e.g., embodiment, restructured…

Data-based decision-making (DBDM) is an important, evidence-based framework that schools and teachers can utilize to elicit positive student outcomes. However, much of the research on DBDM has occurred at the elementary level. Crone and colleagues wrote a compelling article on how 25 middle school teams were functioning in terms of DBDM essentials…

This open access book unites authors from diverse societal contexts and academic disciplines to promote a positive discourse around vocational education and training (VET). VET specialists from different national contexts present positive structures that enable participation, freedom, practical learning and provide hope and engagement. Throughout…

Generally, psychology (as well as school psychology) aligns with medicine in establishing and utilizing evidence-based practices (EBP). More recently, strong calls have been made and advanced to ensure that psychology evolves and incorporates social justice principles to safeguard equity, diversity, and inclusion to benefit all. This essay…

Inclusive research advances the right of people with lived experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be involved in all phases of the research process. From an implementation science perspective, a critical component to inclusive research is addressing how research-based practices are adopted, implemented, and sustained in…

Evidence-based practice (EBP) plays a significant role in improving the quality of healthcare services, meeting customer expectations, and contributing to organizational and business success. Literature also revealed that a large percentage of nurses lack evidence-based knowledge and skills, which limits their ability to make decisions, related to…

Decades of research demonstrate that adaptive teaching enhances student literacy achievement. We conducted a study to investigate occurrences of adaptive teaching and the reflection process of one expert teacher during literacy instruction. We observed lessons using the Adaptive Teaching Observation Protocol (ATOP) and interviewed the teacher…

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…

School absences have long-term impacts on student outcomes. Chronic absenteeism rates in California remain stubbornly high, despite recent improvements. Chronic absenteeism varies widely across student demographic groups. Chronic absenteeism can affect district resources and students' access to school services. Addressing absenteeism will require…

Amid the swift advancement of artificial intelligence technology, personalized teaching models have emerged as a critical area of research within the education sector. This study, following an examination of the present landscape and developments in personalized teaching models and innovations, underscores the particular applications of…

Selection and implementation of evidence-based reading interventions is a complex process that requires careful consideration of factors such as intervention effectiveness and social validity. Social validity refers to how key stakeholders, including teachers, students, and parents, perceive the goals, methods, and outcomes of an intervention.…

It is critical that teachers use evidence-based practices for students with disabilities. With data, teachers can evaluate if their instruction is impactful. Teachers are encouraged to use data-based decision-making and intensive intervention to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities. With data, teachers can illustrate their…

Understanding the effective implementation of evidence-based practices in schools is a critical step to maximising educational outcomes for all students. The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has been working closely with a small number of schools on the Learning Partner project to learn about implementation in their settings and…

Policymakers are often urged to rely on "evidence-based policy" (EBP)--adopting only interventions proven effective (i.e., positive and statistically significant in multisite impact evaluations). EBP clearinghouses chronicle and rate tests of social policy interventions. But EBP clearinghouse standards are based almost entirely on…