This study collected student-faculty interaction data from faculty-in-residence programs on college campuses. We developed an empirically tested model using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The model suggests that student-faculty interaction in faculty-in-residence programs is best explained through five factors:…

While Norwegian educational policy documents construct an overarching role for the teacher as the main party responsible for inclusion in the parent-school cooperation, there are conflicts in the associated discourses on language and inclusion. This can lead to uncertainties in terms of the teachers' responsibilities for inclusion in the…

Over the past 20 years, school libraries have gone through a significant digital transformation reflecting a broader shift in education and information access. Traditional card catalogs have been replaced by online databases. Hardcover A-Z encyclopedias have given way to digital versions with numerous additional online research tools. Literature…

Discipline practices wield significant influence over the social dynamics within educational settings and profoundly impact students' ability to attain academic and social gains crucial for their success. The racialization of school discipline has been linked to negative effects on student's academic trajectories and life outcomes. Consequently,…

Assistant principals are essential to the campus leadership team as instructional leaders. However, many assistant principals spend most of their day participating in noninstructional leadership duties and responsibilities. This can drastically reduce the assistant principal's ability to fulfill instructional leadership duties, thus negatively…

Government interventions to address inequalities in education are common in the United Kingdom and internationally. Whilst there is a tendency for policy discourse to focus on benchmarks and indicators as measures of educational success, the inclusiveness and effectiveness of government interventions in education has been questioned. This paper…

This manuscript explores the argument for lower student-to-school counselor ratios in U.S. public education. Drawing upon a comprehensive historical review and existing research, we establish the integral role of school counselors and the notable benefits of reduced student-to-counselor ratios. Our analysis of national data exposes marked…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate facilitator's tools and actions in promoting interaction in virtual co-development. Design/methodology/approach: In virtual environments, facilitation plays a crucial role. However, research does not provide many examples of tools and practices of virtual facilitation of co-development. To…

Purpose: This study aims to understand how to develop, support and utilize professional learning community (PLCs) to build organizational capacity to support teacher learning and collaboration. Although literature highlights the importance of leadership in creating a PLC, there is little research on specific actions leaders can take to create an…

The authenticity of a leader impacts the organizational environment and contributes to the success and stability of the individual, the team, and the organization. Although emotional intelligence has been used as a predictor of authentic leadership, the assessment of the leader has been largely self-reported. The purpose of this quantitative…

Catholic school administrators are asked to undertake many roles and responsibilities as the academic, spiritual, and managerial leaders within their institution, in addition to other emerging responsibilities. Little research has comprehensively described the expectations placed on Catholic school administrators. Therefore, this qualitative…

This book turns to political theory as a framework for understanding the rise of political and religious extremism, and in particular the Christian Nationalist position, identifying solutions to civic challenges, and arguing for the vital role that public schools play in providing the civic education that prepares young people for participation in…

Reading instruction has always faced a high-stakes battle between supporters of opposing methods for teaching a child to read. Many of the debates center on early reading instruction. Principals play a vital role in the reading programs at their schools. Therefore, this qualitative study, using a single-case study design to inquiry, aimed to…

This book responds to the urgent need for instructional practices that recognize student diversity and cultural backgrounds as valuable assets. As the United States continues to grapple with policies that promote culturally dominant ideologies, the opportunity gaps continue to widen for minoritized, marginalized, and otherized PK-12 students. This…

Intervention fidelity is the extent to which an individual- or systems-level student intervention is delivered comprehensively in a manner aligned with the initial plan. This first installment in a three-part series on intervention fidelity highlights the importance of ensuring classroom supports are implemented as intended and introduces…