Annually, the Department of Education (Department) collects data from school districts across the state on disciplinary infractions and their consequences. These data are analyzed in a state-level report developed by the Department for the Governor and the Legislature to fulfill the requirements of the "Public School Safety Law N.J.S.A."…

School counselors in training receive support from their preparation programs; upon graduation, the expectation is that novice school counselors have the necessary tools to meet the needs of their students and the school-wide community. Understanding the collective experience of school counselors is crucial in determining if and how they were…

Racial segregation continues to impact school systems across the United States. In addition to this racial segregation, explicit racist events within schools and at school events have been documented in this country in recent years. In response to these racist acts, zero-tolerance practices tend to be the automatic disciplinary action for the…

This qualitative grounded theory study explored how best practice designs for personalized learning plans could support the learning needs of students in closing achievement gaps. The traditional educational system has been found inadequate in addressing the individual educational needs of students. The Personalized Learning Continuum Framework…

This mixed method case study investigated student engagement at a regional technical high school. Having lagged in a variety of performance measures, the study sought to measure the current status of student engagement at Tech High, to identify engaging Tech High teachers and answer why they were considered engaging by students and administrators,…

This document seeks to provide a broad overview of the contemporary trends and existing research related to young children experiencing homelessness in the United States. Conducted by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Research and Reform in Education in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins IDEALS Institute, this research was conducted for…

Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to identify best practices in coaching faculty within higher education and the subsequent benefits of effective faculty coaching programs for the retention of quality faculty. In higher education, where an emphasis is on the delivery of curriculum for student learning, faculty performance reviews…

The ability to effectively manage learning design projects, consult with stakeholders (such as sponsors, subject matter experts, and learners), and direct projects to completion is a vital part of an instructional designer's role. Although the need for project management education and experience is reiterated in the literature and in…

This synthesis report summarises the impact of technology-enabled learning (TEL) initiatives by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) across Member Countries, emphasising the role of TEL in enhancing educational outcomes. The report provides an overview of blended learning (BL) interventions, highlighting successful strategies, technological…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges and opportunities for knowledge management systems (KMS) in various domains and sectors. This research explores the strategies to manage expectational knowledge in higher education after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employed a qualitative research method with a case study design to…

Shortages of teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists are well documented in the United States, though specific research has not been conducted in Tennessee. The following report documents the results of two statewide surveys in Tennessee during the 2021-2022 school year that explored…

This chapter presents pedagogical challenges to reform in developmental education and observations of best practices gleaned from successful mathematics developmental education classrooms.

This research informed conceptual article explores traditional and current roles and expectations of school leaders and school counselors through the lens of collaboration toward expanding notions of school leadership. The work defines collaboration in the context of K-12 schools with a focus on the roles of school leaders and school counselors…

This article discusses how e-mail and e-mail archives can serve as legacy for individuals, families, and societies. Toward this end, it outlines the scope and scale of e-mail as a tool and a task, and gives an overview of the many individual, group, and institutional factors in e-mail management that influence the form and contents of e-mail…

The science of reading should be informed by an evolving evidence base built on the scientific method. Decades of basic research and randomized controlled trials of interventions and instructional routines have formed a substantial evidence base to guide best practices in reading instruction, reading intervention, and the early identification of…