This paper explores persistent obstacles undermining in situ teacher professional development as well as possibilities for learning and growth in a professional learning community (PLC). We extend the existing scholarship in this field by examining how teachers' discursive practices can predict the success or failure of a PLC initiative. We used…

Discipline-based education research (DBER) uses researchers' disciplinary background to inform investigations into university teaching and learning. The terms of student involvement in DBER are often dictated by the researchers, with student choice limited to whether or not they will contribute data. This is counter to the ethos of active student…

Many K-12 schools, including those in Manitoba, Canada, have implemented cell phone bans to reduce distractions in the classroom, but these measures often fail to improve student focus and can negatively impact learning, and school-community relationships. Instead of bans, schools can adopt balanced cell phone policies with designated usage times,…

Background: Father involvement in parenting has received scarce attention in the disability field. This qualitative study explored the involvement, roles and responsibilities of fathers of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (aged 5-24 years). Methods: Thirteen fathers participated in online, semi-structured interviews.…

Despite being the largest resource available to most campuses, students are seldom involved as active participants in institutional change efforts. Previous work suggests that peers are the number one resource for students, providing support and information regarding academic courses, as well as advice, help, and emotional support. This supportive…

This case study describes youths' roles in meal packing events and food drives associated with 4-H and FFA organizations in Missouri. Findings suggest the idea of a local event often stemmed from a youth who had participated in a meal packing event on a state or national level. However, youth perceived that once they expressed their idea, the…

National efforts to enhance postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education have continued to emphasize the integration of civic engagement within curricula. Achieving this goal requires that we understand how students' social identities impact their community involvement, particularly for minoritized groups such…

Despite the well-established significance of positive paternal involvement in coparenting for the well-being of children and mothers, father involvement in coparenting tends to be significantly lower than that of the mothers. Additionally, there is a lack of empirical studies on Chinese migrant fathers and their participation in coparenting, and…

This study examined the feasibility of conducting a follow-up survey of panel attriters as a panel maintenance measure to investigate respondents' reasons for attrition, assessing their willingness to rejoin, and updating their addresses. We surveyed FReDA panelists who had not participated in two consecutive subwaves and were excluded from the…

We examined parent-teacher relationships in international schools in Cyprus, using semi-structured interviews to capture the thoughts and perspectives of teachers and mothers. The study adds to the literature on parent-teacher relationships by employing [Goodall, J., and C. Montgomery. 2014. "Parental Involvement to Parental Engagement: A…

This conceptual paper applies the theory adaptation approach to integrate the literature concerning barriers experienced by Asian immigrant families in parental involvement, with a specific focus on comparative analysis of perspectives from Asian immigrant families and their teachers in the United States. The mismatch in the perceptions of…

More Wisconsin high school students than ever before are participating in dual enrollment programs that offer them both high school and college credit. Both dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) programs equip students for higher education or the workforce. To understand dual enrollment and AP participation trends across Wisconsin, this…

This work explains the strategies in implementing an undergraduate Honors project focusing on the evaluation of learner achievement in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory. The primary objective of this research was to assess learner achievement in the Organic Chemistry I Laboratory. The purpose of this research was to determine if any adjustments…

International student numbers are growing globally, yet their inclusion and engagement within university communities remain underexplored. Existing research highlights the importance of international students' participation in extracurricular activities (ECAs) and student government organisations (SGOs) in fostering inclusion and belonging.…

Youth voter turnout remains stubbornly low and unresponsive to civic education. Rigorous evaluations of the adoption of civic tests for high school graduation by some states on youth voter turnout remain limited. We estimate the impact of a recent, state-mandated civics test policy--the Civics Education Initiative (CEI)--on youth voter turnout by…