The research aims to identify the key challenges facing today's youth and determine how cooperative organizations can better support and engage with youth in a way that addresses their mutual interests and needs in the current and rapidly changing social and economic environment. The authors analyze the main problems facing today's youth and ways…

The customer-based brand equity (CBBE) framework was developed for commercial buying purposes but has been applied in this study to institutional marketing, i.e. to MBA programs in Dutch business schools. Although academic institutions spend significant amounts of their budgets on Marketing, branding research for this field is still limited. To…

This research aimed at assessing the effectiveness of mentoring practices in East and West Hararghe Zones' secondary schools in Eastern Ethiopia. A descriptive survey research design was employed with a sample size of (n = 400) through multistage sampling techniques to collect pertinent data from the target population through a questionnaire. The…

The important role of parents in efforts to promote accessible education for all children cannot be overemphasized. However, the current literature has mainly focused on parental perceptions of the implementation of inclusive education without extending the discussion to the effectiveness of inclusive practices in schools. Ainscow and Miles…

This study explored the overall training experiences of the first cohort of school psychology students in China, examining how the program's coursework and initial practicum supported their competency development, as well as the challenges they encountered. Using a culturally adapted competency framework, the study assessed all first-cohort…

Educational Technologies (EdTech) and Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) are established fields of academic research with the potential to transform educational practices and outcomes. Yet, they are currently facing several problems that undermine their efficacy and relevance. In this discussion paper, we examine recurrent complaints of…

Drawing inspiration from Parker Palmer and John Dewey, this essay explores the author's journey of learning to connect with his ninth-grade students in a summer study skills class. Using the metaphor of an "undercarriage," the author reflects on how he strengthened his capacity to endure classroom challenges. Through experimentation with…

Sparse knowledge has been accumulated thus far on youth mentorship from the perspective of gender and the contribution of such relationships between young women and girls. What is more, leadership development programs barely refer to gender uniformity in mentor relations as a key toward meeting their goals. The objective of the present article is…

For 25 years, the Gardner Center has worked in close partnership with school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area to develop research-informed policies, programs, and practices that support positive and equitable youth development. Several of these partnerships involve districts that are not part of a unified school district, meaning that…

The privileging of academic English in research bypasses important issues regarding multilingualism in doctoral education. In Australia, the current monolingual research paradigm limits the scope and nature of the research evidence that informs policymaking, neglecting the experiences, contributions and needs of the First Nations and migrant…

This research aims to study factors related to sustainable training for youth dancesport in China. The second aim is to study mediating roles of motivation to learn and expectation fulfillment with sustainable training for youth dancesport in China. The third aim of the study is to improve sustainable training for youth dancesports in China. The…

This study investigated barriers and facilitators to mental health service use (e.g., interventions, educational programs) in caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or neurodevelopmental problems, as they experience high levels of distress and low help-seeking behaviour. Caregivers of children aged 0 to 12 with…

Purpose: This study aims to enhance understanding of the practices related to principal preparation in Oromia NRS, Ethiopia, by providing a background discussion on the principal preparation policy. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a qualitative case-study design where Federal and Regional Education policies for the selection and…

Summer camp employment may offer emerging adults opportunities for growth; however, the work can be emotionally challenging and tiring, leading to negative outcomes. Understanding how to support staff is important for youth experiences and critical to staff well-being. While many camp employment characteristics align with basic psychological needs…

The number of private K-12 English medium 'international schools' continues to grow, especially in Asia. Traditionally, they catered largely for the expatriate communities, reminiscent of the transnational capitalist class (TNCC). However, in recent years they have begun to attract a new type of local parents. This paper focuses attention on…