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…

In this study, we explored the contribution of instructional strategies in nurturing critical thinking skills in Non-Formal Secondary Education (NFSE) in Tanzania. It was carried out in the Dar es Salaam Region. A qualitative approach with phenomenology design was employed and it involved 44 learners and 8 teachers making a total of 52…

Addressing key inequities in education, specifically the lack of inclusivity in instruction and pedagogy, "Developing Teacher Cultural Consciousness" outlines a framework and provides strategies for teachers and principals to enhance their understanding of cultural diversity and implementing culturally responsive teaching practices in…

In this yearlong, naturalistic case study in a high school physics classroom, we examine the different dimensions of politicized care displayed by Sarah, an African American teacher teaching physics to working-class students of color traditionally underserved in science. Through extended field observations and a series of interviews with the…

Mentorship provides crucial support and guidance for students, significantly influencing their academic and professional success. Mentorship experiences can vary considerably, with students from historically underrepresented groups facing racism, discrimination, and a lack of opportunities in their professional development. Despite the recognized…

There is a mismatch between established practice in Learning Design and the increasingly complex nature of the challenges the world is facing. This article connects Learning Design to complexity science so learners can be better equipped to create a thriving future. Learning Design methods have traditionally leant heavily upon the reduction of…

We examined whether a Phonics + Set for Variability (SfV) reading intervention would lead to better irregular word reading compared to Phonics + Morphology within a cluster randomized control trial (RCT) design with a follow-up measurement. The participants were 273 Grades 2 and 3 students with reading difficulties (139 in the Phonics + SfV and…

Belonging has been explored in research in higher education with a focus on student engagement or performance and the impact of psychological aspects on individuals' learning. Few studies focused on underrepresented occupational therapy students' belonging. Our research aimed to explore the lived experience of occupational therapy students…

The education system in Ontario is created to exclude Disabled people and other marginalized groups. Instead of building an environment for disabled students to thrive, they are instead viewed as incapable and as a burden on the system. Under the current special education model, disabled students are segregated instead of included. Exclusion of…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore how different forms of social support, namely, family, friends and teachers enhance students' computer internet self-efficacy (CIS) and its subsequent impact on learning satisfaction. By understanding these relationships, this study aims to provide insights into how social interactions influence…

Retention of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, particularly of traditionally underrepresented groups, remains a nationally recognized concern. Many studies have shown that first-year seminars can have a positive effect on a student's transition to college, persistence in their chosen degrees, and ultimate…

The story of any activist educator has its own twists and turns, yet their goals of equity and social justice hold strong. This article will reflect on the vastly different journeys of a newly emerging EdD-activist teacher and a life-long activist administrator whose visions converge in a relatively large midwestern majority-minority school…

The importance of the school environment in the development and achievement of youth has been well-documented. Racial inequities within the school environment may lead to differential schooling experiences and perceptions between racially minoritized youth and their White peers. Differences in school racial climate contribute to the achievement…

The present study was guided by the Ontario Leadership Framework for Leadership, which involved 412 minority Grade 9 students (female = 224; male = 188, M[subscript age] = 14.86, SD = 0.71) who were sampled and matched with their teachers' data to understand the extent teacher collective efficacy (TCE) and teacher commitment (TC) co-mediate the…

College recovery programs (CRPs) are university-funded programs that focus on recovery efforts for students experiencing substance use disorders through peer support, increasing academic performance, and providing dedicated professional staff and physical space on campus. This article provides experiences highlighting the benefits of CRPs and the…