Purpose: Coherent systems of teacher professional learning (PL) hold great promise for supporting teacher practice. Yet little research systematically examines characteristics of PL systems or how teachers are engaging with PL within and across schools and districts. Research Methods: We use statewide teacher survey and administrative data from…

This study explores the role of social media in education, focusing on its integration by primary school teachers in Türkiye and its impact on educational quality. Using a quantitative approach, 146 randomly selected teachers were surveyed, with data analyzed through descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. The results indicate that teachers…

This study explores the integration of game play into an inclusive, hands-on computing project in Calculus class. The project is focused on designing and analyzing priority switches for applications competing for computational resources on embedded devices such as smart watches and tablets. By engaging students in real-world problem-solving…

This qualitative study explored how 28 early adolescents described their capacity for civic engagement as they participated in a civic education camp in the United States and engaged in action civics inquiry projects about local issues. Focus group interviews revealed that these youth recognized the capacity of people their age to raise awareness…

This study investigates the lived experiences of school leaders as they navigate the complex demands of parent engagement within the increasing accountability pressures of the neoliberal education landscape. Drawing on interviews with 12 primary school leaders across Queensland, Australia, the research explores the emotional and professional toll…

Parents have highlighted that they felt powerless in the school exclusion process because school staff speak louder and have all the authority. This study draws on Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation to analyse parents' experiences of the school exclusion process. At the bottom of Arnstein's ladder is nonparticipation; citizens cannot…

Background/purpose: This study investigates the impact of online instruction on students' learning achievement and motivation in simplifying radical expressions in mathematics. With the increasing integration of technology in education, understanding its effectiveness compared to traditional modular learning is essential. The main purpose is to…

Research has begun to explore the role of schooling in mental health promotion for children from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. Most of this research has been conducted in countries of permanent resettlement, with a lack of knowledge regarding these experiences within countries of first/temporary asylum. This study explored the schooling…

The objective of this study was to investigate how kindergarten teachers respond to peer conflicts among 3-yearolds, with the aim of identifying common patterns and distinguishing features in their interventions. The age of three is a unique transitional period when young children begin attending kindergarten as their first social setting. The…

Parental involvement during primary education plays an important role in shaping students' academic trajectories and aspirations. The aim of this study was to examine how grammar school students perceive parental involvement during their primary school years, and how it differs depending on whether they later chose STEM or Non-STEM tracks…

The intertwining effects of the college environment and first-generation status on student civic engagement have not been examined in detail, yet this information is essential to support the development of civic identity in college students. This study uses holistic, descriptive collective case study method to explore the civic engagement of…

This qualitative study explored students' perceptions of their experience in a social justice living-learning community throughout their time in the community and one year after participation. Findings illustrated students (1) developed a broader conception of social justice and greater awareness of social justice issues in the community, (2)…

The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) represents a significant shift in how California funds its schools. Established in 2013, the State of California founded LCFF on a principle of equity. Under this new law, the state uses a weighted pupil formula and allocates more money to school districts for high-need student subgroups as defined by the…

There is growing recognition of the need and importance for high-quality science teaching and learning in early childhood. The increased emphasis on science stems from recognition of the following: (1) young children are curious and interested in making sense of the world around them (Larimore, 2020); (2) early science experiences not only support…

Purpose: This study aims to focus on the experiences of biomedical science students nearing the end of their doctoral programs and the factors that influence their well-being. In addition to identifying general challenges, the study aims to expand understanding of how interactions with principal investigators (PIs) can influence students'…