Compassion and dignity provide an essential framework for building caring and inclusive schools. Many books focus on what teachers can do as individuals; "Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities" is different. This book focuses both on how educators can cultivate compassion within themselves and lead together to cultivate…

Mental health challenges in schools are a growing concern for many students following the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) youth. Students often face unique stressors related to their cultural identities, experiences of racism and discrimination, and social and economic disadvantages. Research has shown…

Objective: Asians and Asian Americans (A/AA) in the United States were reported to experience a rising number of discrimination and hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored A/AA university students' experiences of discrimination and the helpful supports during this challenging time. Participants: This study included ten A/AA…

This article argues in favour of higher education studies in sign language (SL) related disciplines, more specifically, sign language interpreting and translation (SLIT) -- focusing on the Spanish, and Basque, academic situation and societal needs. Firstly, we offer an overview of higher education SL teaching and SLIT training in Europe and Spain.…

The predominance of white preservice teachers in a country marked by anti-immigrant sentiment has implications for the role they will play in creating equitable patterns of achievement and opportunity. This article explores how white preservice teachers may fulfil this role by presenting findings on white women preservice teachers' sensemaking of…

This study aims to enhance native language pedagogy in preschool by integrating interactive, digital, and culturally rooted methods in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 and SDG 11). A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving preschoolers and pre-service educators across various institutions. Quantitative data from…

The application of the Universal Design for Learning framework favors the creation of virtual educational environments for all. It requires the development of accessible content, a usable platform and the use of flexible didactics and evaluations that promote the constant motivation of students. The present study aims to design a methodology to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in numerous ways, but one of the most impactful changes took place in education. The sudden shift from face-to-face learning to e-learning caught many institutions and instructors off guard and unprepared. It required not only adjustments to their educational practices but also to the policies and the…

This book examines critically major issues confronting human rights implementation in schools, both locally and globally. It analyzes the challenges that different societies are confronted with, as they attempt to implement, protect and defend democracy, cultural diversity and human rights in schools. The book also documents human rights…

Latina/os currently represent one of the most significant contributors to the United States economy, possessing $3.78 trillion in purchasing power. Despite constituting the second largest demographic group in the nation, Latinx representation in business graduate programs and corporate leadership positions, including board memberships, remains…

Background/purpose: This study examines Saudi university instructors' perspectives on challenges, support factors, and readiness to include students with disabilities. The aim of this study is to identify the perspectives of Saudi university faculty members on accommodating students with disabilities, as well as to highlight the main barriers that…

This resource bridges the worlds of education, mental health, and the performing arts to offer a comprehensive roadmap for 9-12 theatre educators looking to promote safe, supportive, and creative spaces for their students. Written by a seasoned theatre educator and a licensed mental health clinician, this book explores trauma-informed teaching…

This book analyses major discourses of human rights and education. It examines critically major issues confronting human rights and education, both locally and globally. The various chapters analyze the challenges that different societies are faced with, as they attempt to implement, protect and defend democracy, cultural diversity and human…

This article reports findings from an email survey of 748 U.S. PreK-8 teachers. The survey invited teachers' reflections on their autonomy in selecting children's literature for classroom instruction and classroom libraries. In this descriptive study, researchers used frequency counts, cross-tabulations, and examination of text-based responses.…

In this article, we examine the historical development of inclusive early childhood education in Turkey, current policies and practices, challenges, and recommendations for the future. Inclusive education aims to ensure that all children, especially those with special needs and disadvantaged groups, have equal opportunities to receive early…