Background/purpose: Student involvement in quality and useful activities during college can provide valuable experience to become a skilled person. Existing research so far has not focused on using students' free time at university, so there is no data or information about student activities during free time. This study will fill the gap in the…

This study is based on ecological systems theory to investigate the impact of family environment on the employability of higher education elderly care management students in Hubei Province, China. Understanding the relationships between these factors is particularly important for enhancing students' employability. This study uses qualitative…

In Norway, makerspaces are emerging as new educational contexts across all school levels. This trend is multifaceted as it is inspired by the global maker movement and supported by local initiatives as well as a national policy to create more opportunities to teach digital competencies. The makerspace concept facilitates this in a concrete and…

Building on the social cognitive career theory, this study examined relationships between immigration regulations as a career barrier, social support, information about immigration regulations, and career outcome expectations among international students in the USA (N = 219). The results show that immigration regulations had a negative effect on…

Over one-third of families in the United States experience diaper need, negatively affecting the health and developmental outcomes of young children. Research has shown that when providers recognize the importance of addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH), including diaper need, critical support is provided to children and families.…

Background: Computational thinking (CT) is a cognitive approach intricately linked with core competencies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Numerous studies have explored strategies to effectively integrate CT into STEM education and systematically evaluated the multidimensional impact on student learning outcomes.…

After Hurricane Helene, community colleges in Western North Carolina grappled with limited digital access which resulted in the under-utilization of newly launched initiatives like Foothills Facilitating an Occupation Ready Workforce by Addressing Regional Demands (FORWARD), which was funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Rural…

Introduction: Prioritisation is an important and necessary practice in speech and language therapy (SLT) departments, as the increasing demand for services often exceeds available resources. Despite being a key clinical activity within the profession, however, there is limited research on evidence-based methods for prioritisation systems (PS) used…

Collaborative initiatives ensure equal access to library resources and services for all students. This study examined how collaborative efforts between libraries, academics, and other stakeholders may encourage library usage amongst distance learners in Ghana. The study employed a mixed research approach. Quantitative data were gathered from 1170…

Autistic adults face various psychological and physical health conditions which often require ongoing medical attention. Despite a greater likelihood of health conditions, autistic adults face many systemic barriers in accessing healthcare services. It is important to identify facilitators to healthcare access and recognize the impact of…

In the face of troubling public sentiment regarding the usefulness of college, this article shares a model for incorporating intentional and sustainable community-engaged learning (CEL) into the curriculum through a yearlong professional development faculty fellowship program. The authors share their experiences moving through the training,…

This systematic review identifies how progressive (student-driven), community-facing (reconstructionist) pedagogies can be used by teachers with 11-19-year-old students to help provide students with the competencies and skills they need to achieve the Organisation for Economic Development's (OECD) Learning Compass 2030. Whilst previous reviews…

Physical activity (PA) engagement in Early Childcare and Education Centers (ECEC) supports preschoolers' ability to meet the national physical activity guidelines. However, the influence of Head Start playground quality, as assessed by the Head Start Body Start Play Space Assessment (PSA), on Head Start preschoolers' school day PA is…

Nearly one in four college students struggle with food insecurity. Over the past decade, states and postsecondary institutions have expanded support for student nutritional needs through food pantries, emergency aid grants, and efforts to increase student participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through outreach and…

Although professional organizations in the United States have recommended genetic testing for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), uptake rates of genetic testing remain low. This review lists the recommendations made by professional medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of…