This phenomenological and exploratory-based qualitative case study seeks to understand the lived experience of transitional kindergarteners in a mindfulness-based classroom. The purpose of this inquiry is to explore a possible connection between mindfulness and relational styles of leadership in a transitional kindergarten class. Children are not…

Leadership is crucial for success and should be nurtured from an early age. As society rapidly evolves, traditional notions of leadership must adapt to remain relevant. This study aims to identify and prioritize leadership characteristics and skills that parents and teachers consider most in need of development and to investigate approaches for…

The international community has set forth global targets that include calls for universal access to high-quality early childhood care and education (ECCE), as indicated in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. One major impediment to achieving this target is the lack of a skilled workforce. In this paper, we argue the case for…