As a response to the growing recognition of the importance of ensuring a sustainable future for humanity and the planet, there has been a push by various stakeholders for the integration of sustainability education in the early years. This small-scale, exploratory study uses a phenomenographic research approach to examine a variation of…

In recent years, online education in institutions of higher learning has exponentially expanded the application of digital approaches to learning. The Learning Management Systems (LMS) used by online instruction provide a variety of tools to enhance learning with peers and instructors (Yount & Neild, 2022). One such tool, Asynchronous…

This article explores the evolution of English teaching in rural areas in Colombia. Drawing on insights gleaned from scholarly literature, it will critically examine the transformative journey of English teaching and learning in these regions. The initial discussion will delve into a historical overview of rural education and the teaching of…

The study addressed leadership knowledge sharing among elementary school principals. School principals' comments regarding difficulty sharing what they have learned on the job about leadership gave impetus to investigating components of leadership that are not readily shared. Their comments implied both limited opportunities and limited language…

Drawing on feminist new materialist theories, this article discusses changes in teaching practices in Higher Education classrooms related to Early Childhood Teacher Education in Norway. By implementing materials from a project where we were experimenting with teaching on the floor, the article seeks to challenge established understandings of…

This study examines the perspectives of school administrators working in state-affiliated primary schools in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) regarding the management of the full-day education schedule, as well as the experiences of teachers in implementing the program. The research aims to explore the effects of full-day schooling…

This book examines the historical development of age-graded classrooms, a defining feature of modern public education that became embedded in the "grammar of schooling"--the fundamental organizational structures that shape how schools operate. Focusing on the implementation of gradation in New York City, the study traces the…

This paper focuses on a professional development program for lower-secondary school mathematics teachers, led by mathematics education researchers, based on historical insights from Fibonacci's Liber Abbaci. The program, involving 25 teachers, emphasized using the history of mathematics to craft meaningful mathematical lessons on the topic of…

The global rise in the popularity of blended learning models has led to an increased interest in studying their impact on educational processes. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of blended learning methods in cultural and historical education by comparing Chinese and Western approaches. The study involved 291 students from…

Grading policies have long been debated in American schools, but only recently have "equitable" reforms taken center stage. Policies like "no zeros," eliminating late penalties, and allowing unlimited retakes aim to make grading fairer for disadvantaged students. But critics argue that these changes inflate grades, erode…

This study examines the impact of teachers' self-efficacy on their learning engagement practices in inclusive classrooms, particularly at the elementary level in Khordha district of Odisha. Specifically, it examines differences in engagement practices based on teachers' gender, teaching experience, and educational qualifications, and examines the…

Despite national media attention and significant policy investment, substance use epidemics continue to impact Central Appalachia. Inequities affecting rural communities and persistent stigma create significant barriers to well-being and recovery. Recovery, however, is more than a healthcare issue; it is a relational and community-rooted process…

Although university-based teacher preparation programs often claim commitments to social justice, too often these programs serve to reproduce rather than disrupt white supremacy. This article considers the "interest convergence dilemma" of university-based teacher preparation programs, arguing that understanding the "interests"…

With teacher and leader workloads and burnout at an all-time high, it's time for de-implementation: de-prioritizing and deleting the less effective, higher-cost initiatives we implement in schools. De-implementation allows us to focus on practices that have more supporting evidence and a higher probability of positive impact on students, and at…

The 2023 edition of 'Key data on teaching languages at school in Europe' depicts the main education policies related to the teaching of languages in schools in 39 European education systems. It answers questions about the number and range of foreign languages studied by students, the instruction time dedicated to foreign language teaching, the…