Low-cost private schools have increased educational access in low-income countries, but frequent school closures lead to costly disruptions in children's schooling. We provide experimental evidence from Pakistan that both school loans and educational products and services (EPS) are (a) commercially viable products and (b) substantially and…

Few studies have examined the experiences of Middle Eastern parents of children with autism. This study aimed to document the mental health of parents of children with autism in Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and to understand its association with indicators of parental well-being. One hundred thirty-three parents across six cities located within…

The K-12 Funding Equity Workgroup was established by the 2025 Legislature to analyze K-12 funding formulas and revenue sources, and explore options for revisions to the funding formula that are responsive to student needs, including economic, demographic, and geographic differences in student and community populations. This report presents the…

Background: Previous literature has increasingly highlighted the critical importance of quality leadership in fostering student success (Grissom & Bartanen, 2019; Leithwood et al., 2004). As a result, educational policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels have implemented a range of policies aimed at strengthening the preparation and…

Purpose: Building on the job demands-resources theory, this study aims to investigate the relationships between study resources, personal resources, students' well-being and entrepreneurship outcomes. Design/methodology/approach: Longitudinal data were collected across three time points. A total of 154 Dutch students completed a questionnaire at…

The number of single adult households has increased over the previous decades, and few health education interventions address these unique living situations, which come with various economic challenges. The "Cooking for One" curriculum is a cooking-based intervention designed to improve nutrition, food safety, food resource management,…

Open Educational Resources (OER) present significant advantages, such as cost savings, addressing economic inequality, enhancing access to quality education, and supporting lifelong learning. These advantages became even more apparent during the emergency remote teaching period, emphasizing their importance and anticipating their increased…

The integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into the curricula of higher education institutions (HEIs) is critical for advancing global sustainability objectives. This study assessed the extent of ESD integration in the curricula of HEIs in Botswana, examined current practices and challenges, and identified areas for…

The main purpose of this paper is to report research on the problems faced by novice principals in Iran. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 novice principals, all from elementary schools in Iran. The paper also identifies possible solutions to address the problems through three focus group interviews. The analysis followed the…

This report shares data on college resources in Ontario as they relate to: (1) College system revenues and expenses; (2) Trends in college funding; (3) Human resources trends; and (4) Student financial aid. Like many organizations around the world, Ontario's colleges had to adapt to a challenging and unpredictable environment during the pandemic.…

According to the UNESCO (2017) definition, open educational resources (OER) are"teaching, learning, or research materials that are in the public domain or released with intellectual property licenses that facilitate the free use, adaptation, and distribution of resources." Because awareness and utilization of OER is sporadic and…

Strategic resourcing is an important goal for K-12 policymakers hoping to better ensure that financial investments result in high-quality instruction and student achievement. But it's a topic where research evidence and district practices are still evolving. Given the emergence of new practices and challenges, data on districts' purchasing…

This exploratory evaluation of Oklahoma SBAE students' perceived knowledge, experience, interest to learn more, and motivation to pursue a career in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Pathway (The National Council for Agricultural Education, 2015) areas while engaging the Agricultural Career Experience (AgCE) curricular…

The YuePu project was a community-based shared book-reading philanthropic project implemented in rural China. This literacy project utilized spaces in the rural community and invited parents and teachers to participate in free-of-charge shared book-reading activities with their children on the weekend. The reading activities and instructions were…

College textbook costs have risen dramatically since the late 1970s. Open educational resources (OERs) stand as a low- to no-cost alternative. This research examined the impact of OER book adoption on indicators of student performance and perceptions of the instructor, learning, and out-of-classroom communication. The first study compared student…