The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the already problematic issue of student absenteeism. This study uniquely employs an ecological agency approach to better understand student absenteeism during COVID-19. Using a case study methodology, the study captures the experiences of two absentee students within a United States suburban high school during…

Background/Context: Video-based professional learning (PL) models for math and science teachers have gained prominence over the past two decades (Borko, Koellner, Jacobs, & Seago, 2011; Sherin, 2003), with demonstrated impacts on teacher and student outcomes (Sun & van Es, 2015; Kersting, Givvin, Sotelo, & Stigler, 2010; Kersting,…

Investigating student engagement in active learning activities could provide valuable insight into variations of student learning outcomes when active learning is included in a course. This study sought to explore students' engagement in relation to active learning activities incorporated in a general chemistry lecture course using the Activity…

In the universe of education, communication tools used by students and faculty have evolved dramatically in recent years. The tool observed in this study was the online discussion board. This tool has been implemented more actively due to the changes caused by the pandemic. Discussion Boards are now a way to create community in higher education…

High leverage practices (HLPs) in special education are 22 critical skills related to collaboration, assessment, social/emotional/behavioral, and instructional domains. These practices are supported by research and recommended for use in PK-12 classrooms serving students with and without disabilities. Given the vast instructional modalities used…

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education system in Palestine in all respects, with perhaps the most important change being the need for a rapid transition away from in-person instruction to digital e-learning, which resulted in a months-long closure of physical schools in Palestine. While this rapid pivot to online learning had…

nstruction has forced teachers to navigate unexpected constraints while providing meaningful learning experiences for their students. This transition has drastically changed how teachers orchestrate learning for their students. To explore these unique orchestration challenges, we used needs finding and validation activities to explore middle…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the efficacy of an online education and contact-based stigma reduction training, "Stigma Reduction Training--Counselor," developed specifically for training counselors-in-training using a human centered design approach. The mental health profession recognizes the extensive nature of…

The growth of online courses in higher education, combined with the distinct situational identity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their continued emphasis on face-to-face (F2F) instruction, provided an opportunity to learn more about learning modalities and student grades at HBCUs. The problem was previous research…

Women represent a key demographic in the global workforce and are increasingly seeking advanced degrees to further their careers. However, many barriers and challenges still exist in attracting and retaining prospective female students in graduate management education (GME) programs. This research brief takes a closer look at the perspectives of…

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of technological tools that were used by language teachers to develop their students' English language skills. As a result of the sudden shift to online instruction, teachers at the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Academy middle school had little time to prepare and had limited…

Field-based education is interactive, hands-on, and based on real world experience and methodology, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has faced special challenges. As many institutions may struggle to maintain this vital component of geographic education, this resource paper aims to illustrate the impacts of the pandemic and provide some…

In early 2020, universities across the world ceased face-to-face teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores the experiences of first-year UK university students during this time. Four main themes were identified in the data. Regarding course delivery, students valued the flexibility of blended learning, which involved attending…

This article reports on how mathematics teachers connect face-to-face and virtual professional learning communities by expanding the notion of lurker and broker within both environments. Through an analysis of 18 interviews with K-12 mathematics teachers, categories of participation are presented to describe the nuances between the ways…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain insight into the lived experiences of preservice teachers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including how such experiences impacted their perceptions of self-efficacy and pedagogical readiness. The participants were preservice teachers (both graduate and undergraduate) enrolled in an educator preparation…