"Systems coaching" is used to implement systems-level school improvement initiatives that will build capacity and strengthen infrastructure. In Ohio, the state's regional network of literacy specialists and state support teams for central office and district leaders provided systems coaching to build an infrastructure to support the use…

Purpose: The Australian Government has long used its international scholarship programs as an instrument of soft power in international diplomacy. The paper examines an international scholarship program and its role in Australia's soft power efforts during a period in recent history. Design/methodology/approach: The Australia in the Asian Century…

Postdoctoral researchers are important contributors to European higher education, playing significant roles in research, but also in teaching and societal engagement. Despite their valuable contribution, the situation of postdoctoral researchers remains challenging in Europe as issues such as temporary or short-term contracts, high workloads and…

Opera is considered a significant part of cultural heritage in many societies. In the South African context, opera has a rich history and has contributed to the development of various art forms. Opera has continued to play a significant role in preserving and promoting cultural diversity in South Africa. Opera production contribute to the economy…

Schools in southern Africa use tourism partnerships as a source for establishing philanthropic funding and philanthropic networks. In these partnerships, there is often an exchange of funds for use of the school for tourism purposes. Little is known about the influence of tourism on schools. Drawing on interviews with teachers and tourism…

Attention to children's emotional health and wellbeing (EHWB) has increased over the last decade due to a decline in children and young people's mental health. COVID-19 escalated this need globally as children were subjected to immediate and drastic changes to their education and daily lives. This paper reports on a UK qualitative study exploring…

This study investigated external environmental factors affecting schools and teachers' job performance in Bayelsa State, employing a correlational design. A sample of 150 teachers was selected from 9 educational zones of the state using a simple random sampling technique. A 15-item questionnaire titled "External Environmental Factors of…

In recent years, the Justice Department has made major investments to address reported substandard conditions of confinement, and there has been an influx of federal funding for state digital equity initiatives and the reinstatement of federal Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students. Research, advocacy, education, and correctional…

Purpose: The British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR) aims to support and advance research leadership among Indigenous communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs) within British Columbia, Canada. The BC NEIHR provides support and funding to ICCOs for research development and knowledge sharing. This…

The aim of this study is to investigate obstacles faced by Indonesian theological schools' lecturers in writing and publishing international journal articles. Using a thematic analysis technique, qualitative information from in-depth interviews with 18 lecturers was examined, and 216 lecturers' quantitative responses were examined using the Likert…

Background: Despite historical efforts (Ellwood & Kane, 2000; Daun-Barnett, 2013; Perna, 2006; Kane, 1999), persisting inequities in higher education access underscore the need for innovative research approaches. Previous studies utilizing geospatial approaches often overlook critical dimensions like college readiness and financial aid while…

This dissertation investigated the persistence of African American college students with disabilities in higher education, focusing on academic, social, and institutional factors influencing their success. Using a qualitative approach and insights from interviews; findings revealed that comprehensive academic support services, social integration,…

The Higher Education Act (HEA) includes two titles, Titles III AND V, that direct the U.S. Department of Education to provide federal funding for postsecondary institutions that apply and receive federal designation as minority-serving institutions (MSIS). Currently, 1 in 5 higher education institutions are designated as MSIs, which collectively…

This report presents an analysis of childcare providers' finances based on a survey carried out in 2023, during the period leading up to significant reforms in the funding of childcare in England. In the 2023 Spring Budget, the government announced that, from April 2024, government-funded childcare would be expanded to younger children, and that,…

In line with global trends, the impact of United Arab Emirates (UAE) education philanthropies continues to grow as they work to strengthen education systems. These philanthropies partner with government entities, academic institutions, the private sector, and other nonprofit actors to better navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape. While…