The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic drastically shifted the public health burden onto the school health system. We, therefore, explored the school nurses' experiences and needs for confronting the pandemic in school settings across Korea. This qualitative investigation enrolled 30 participants after their written consent. A written interview…

Purpose/Objectives: This study investigates the methods and strategies adopted by CNDs in southeastern U.S. schools to maintain efficient and safe school meal distribution during COVID-19 challenges. Methods: This exploratory sequential mixed methods study was guided by a conceptual resilience capacity model for assessing resilience capacity in…

Although previous studies have identified the effect of social environment and individual behavior on adolescent obesity in the field of social science, much less is known about the association between adolescent educational expectations and obesity. This article draws on China Education Panel Survey (CEPS) 2013 to 2014 to examine the relationship…

Background: Condom availability programs (CAPs) in schools are a strategy intended to reduce rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies among youth. Despite evidence on comprehensive sexual health education and contraceptives, these initiatives often face inconsistent implementation. Contribution to Practice: This…

Young people's perspectives on social and educational inequalities got little attention from broader social theory and have not been prioritised by childhood and youth studies. Similarly, secondary school students' voices and qualitative experiences with education and education inequality have been missing, particularly in an Irish context.…

This article explores the gendered history of Norwegian deacon education. We look at the case of the Deacons' Home ("Diakonhjemmet") in Oslo, established in 1890 to train male nurse deacons. The aim was that they would complement female deaconesses' work with their physical strength and male character traits. 1968 marked a turning point…

A growing number of early childhood interventions are intended to be used by classroom teachers to support children's emergent literacy development, yet we know little about for whom such interventions might be effective. In this study, we examined whether children's initial emergent literacy skills (alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness,…

A growing number of early childhood interventions are intended to be used by classroom teachers to support children's emergent literacy development, yet we know little about for whom such interventions might be effective. In this study, we examined whether children's initial emergent literacy skills (alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness,…

This study investigates the integration of makerspaces in early childhood education. It emphasizes the impact of play-based learning on children's cognitive development and attitudes towards learning. Quality early childhood learning encourages positive attitudes toward learning and school, fostering strength, confidence, and resilience. The study…

Introduction: Healthcare, early education, and domestic (HEED) fields refer to feminine-typed care-oriented workforce domains. HEED fields remain dominated by women, yet this disparity and its developmental antecedents are often overlooked. This study investigated factors associated with early adolescents' interest in HEED professions. Methods: US…

School exclusion forms part of the processes that can increase young people's risk of offending and involvement in exploitation and harm. However, little is known about the education experiences of young people impacted by harm, such as child sexual and criminal exploitation. This paper presents findings from a survey with 17 children's and…

This paper explores the impact of a digital fabrication course on the development of digital fabrication skills and creativity. The course focused on open-ended prototyping and aimed to investigate its effects on students' motivation, enjoyment, and confidence. Students' creativity levels were measured using a creativity test at the beginning and…

Previously bullied students are at risk of severe negative consequences related to academic performance and development of mental health problems. Little is known about organizing and building capacity in schools to facilitate follow-up work that may reduce this risk. This study explored how schools can work systematically to follow-up after…

Examining self-reported problems of students receiving school mental health (SMH) services holds promise for informing strategies across all tiers of school support. However, no prior research has investigated students' self-reported needs. The current study coded open-ended youth problem statements (N = 1212) from a diverse sample of 455 students…

Childhood homelessness is increasing and is associated with negative health and academic outcomes. The goal of this quality improvement project was to improve access to healthcare and health outcomes for students experiencing homelessness through a school nurse-led comprehensive health assessment. The multilevel intervention included identifying…