In recent years, the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network has observed a shift in racial disparities in autism. To delineate the historical shift of racial disproportionality in US autism prevalence, our literature review examines three key topics: publication trends concerning racial disproportionality in autism, discernible…

The majority of Sub-Saharan African countries are facing a very negative teacher-learner ratio: one teacher for over 120 learners. In order to support the learner training, we propose optimizing search engines for learning contexts, to enable learners to take optimal advantage of the vast reservoir of Open Educational Resources (OER) available on…

This paper explores the contrast between the policy vision for public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in South Africa, and governance and funding models that have shaped institutional forms and functioning over time. Policy aspires for TVET colleges to play a role in social inclusion and local economic development.…

Background: In South African primary schools, reading is central to curriculum delivery, with a structured three-step process: pre-reading, while-reading and post-reading. Many learners struggle with reading comprehension, which affects their academic performance. Research emphasises the importance of pre-reading for activating prior knowledge,…

In this essay, the authors examine a congressional proposal -- the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) -- to allow taxpayers to redirect their federal tax dollars to organizations that would provide funding for students to enroll in private school or to help pay for outside educational supports. Based on the implementation of similar…

Objective: To explore resources and approaches that exist at community colleges to promote student sexual health and prevent/respond to sexual violence. Participants: Administrators, faculty, and staff involved in efforts to promote sexual and relationship health (SRH) at community colleges across the U.S. (N = 33). Methods: In-depth interviews…

This study focuses on how two school districts managed and changed the "instructional core"--student learning goals, instructional resources and strategies, and assessments--in their required high school biology course as they responded to new state science standards based on the "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS).…

The California Community Colleges California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Program provides education, training, support services and job opportunities to individuals receiving CalWORKs services from the county. CalWORKs program funds are for the purpose of assisting individuals in achieving long-term self-sufficiency…

Open education and vocational education are crucial for building a learning society and promoting national development. This study uses CiteSpace software to conduct an in-depth analysis of keywords visual timelines for research hotspots, and keywords with the strongest citation bursts in China and other countries. Given the rapid global…

Background: Neurodiversity encompasses variations in brain function and development, influencing how individuals experience and interact with the world. While neurotypical individuals follow conventional neurological patterns, neurodivergent learners require tailored educational approaches. This study examines the right to education for…

The Indian primary education system plays a crucial role in the nation's socio-economic development and human capital formation. Despite progress in expanding access to education, challenges persist, particularly regarding educational equity. In a diverse country like India, ensuring educational equity is complex due to factors such as income…

Background: Appropriate management of chronic oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) requires a family-centred approach. However, limited information is available on the challenges and resources perceived by informal caregivers who assist individuals with chronic OD. Aim: To investigate the daily challenges and resources reported by informal caregivers of…

Using the ABC-X model of family stress, this study examines how parent resources and deficits of resources (e.g. depressive symptoms, problematic media use) relate to parents' use of media emotion regulation practices, as well as the moderating role of child emotional reactivity and household income in these processes. Survey data from 598 parents…

Background/purpose: Students' creativity and awareness must be developed to overcome environmental problems through effective learning methods. This study examines the effect of experiential learning models combined with e-river worksheets on students' creativity and environmental awareness. Materials/methods: The research method employed is a…

Research shows that drama is often a marginalised subject in primary education, with many in-service and student teachers lacking confidence to teach drama effectively. This mixed-methods constructivist study investigated the impact of in-placement scaffolding, through the provision of support materials during school practicum, on student teacher…