Recent public discussions and legal decisions suggest that school segregation will remain persistent in the United States, but increased transparency may help monitor spending across schools. These circumstances revive an old question: is it possible to achieve an educational system that is separate but equal--or better--in terms of spending? This…

Informed by just-in-time learning, this article outlines an approach to content strategy that connects faculty with existing resources. As a result of our intentional content strategy, faculty on campus opened resources meaningful to their work each week of the semester. This article explains a center for teaching and learning approach to content…

The paper aims to reconsider the concept of youth in Central Asia and Russia through the prism of new trends in the aging of human resources in the digital economy of the future. The methodological basis of this research consists of general scientific methods, including the methods of induction, deduction, analysis, and synthesis. The authors…

This multinational authored article presents the findings and recommendations of a three-year, European-funded project 'OpenMed: Opening up education in South Mediterranean countries', which brought together five higher education partners from Europe and nine from the South Mediterranean region. This was the first cross-European initiative to…

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives state leaders two new tools for promoting resource equity: school-level spending data and resource allocation reviews. To make the requirement for school-level spending data meaningful, board members should ask their state education agency three questions about how they plan to calculate and report the…

Resource deficit in rural schools has been reported to affect recruitment and retention of teachers. However, many researchers focus on external factors that can attract teachers to teach in rural schools. This study explores teacher educators' and preservice teachers' perspectives on strategies that may equip preservice teachers with professional…

In this third and final manuscript from the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) 2022 Lab Survey we document the efforts of Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) educators in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Institutional, instructional, and student demographics, and laboratory activities and learning outcomes were the focus of…

Transform mathematics instruction with the comprehensive mathematical competencies (CMC) framework--a research-based model that integrates seven essential competencies: conceptual and procedural integration, problem solving, logical reasoning, communication, tool use, pattern recognition, and student engagement. Through practical classroom…

The article describes a promising new, fully virtual, multicomponent professional development intervention to support special education teachers in rural U.S. schools who enter the profession without full state licensure. The intervention seeks to strengthen special educators' self-efficacy in relation to classroom and behavior management, and…

The purpose of this study was to explore and document the migratory motivations and reasonings of Mexican mothers of autistic children pursuing autism services in the United States. The study was guided by the overarching research question, "What are the experiences of mothers living in the U.S./Mexico border while seeking services for their…

The purpose of this study was to explore and document the migratory motivations and reasonings of Mexican mothers of autistic children pursuing autism services in the United States. The study was guided by the overarching research question, "What are the experiences of mothers living in the U.S./Mexico border while seeking services for their…

Adolescents who struggle with reading and literacy face significant challenges in academic and future success. This Spotlight focuses on effective interventions to address learning gaps and support literacy development. From optimizing tutoring to emphasizing the importance of reading support classes, these articles offer valuable perspectives.…

Surgeons, given their knowledge, skills, and experience in patient care, are often the primary educators of residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons. However, their lack of formal training in instructional practices may limit their effectiveness in the classroom. This study examined the importance of faculty development for surgeon educators…

Background/purpose: Education is a complex process, so higher education institutions (HEIs) must be increasingly aware of the importance of improving the quality of their various activities. Higher education is one of the crucial elements of the global education system, which must be flexible, diverse, effective, and in tune with the needs of the…

The purpose of this interview-based qualitative study was to explore how individualized education program (IEP) team members determine least restrictive environment and educational placement. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires students with disabilities to be educated in the least restrictive environment and to the…