Emergent writing--the process where young children begin to experiment with written language--is an important contributor to the development of literacy skills. One way for teachers to support the development of writing skills in preschool-aged children is by integrating the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as a framework to foster…

This article explores innovative pedagogical approaches in a Canadian critical disability studies program, showcasing liberatory pedagogy through praxis. It emphasizes integrating community engagement with academic theory, exemplified by diverse assignments empowering students as social change agents. Assignments include collaboratively developed…

This paper presents a comprehensive framework for AI-enhanced curriculum development in rare earth elements (REE) education, addressing critical workforce gaps across K-12, higher education, and veteran transition programs. As global demand for critical minerals escalates amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, we propose an…

As the demands of society are changing, a continuous adaptation of modules is needed on what to teach, how it should be taught, and ways to assess it. Therefore, the aim was to investigate how to constructively align learning outcomes, teaching-and-learning activities, and assessment tasks of a mathematics methodology module. The sample consisted…

These Greening TVET guidelines provide a comprehensive framework to promote sustainable development within TVET institutions. By showing how to embed environmental sustainability and gender equity into institutional practices, the guidelines aim to equip TVET institutions with the tools needed to foster a green economy. They outline actionable…

This paper aimed to understand the perceptions of Scottish primary school teachers working in an area with an above (national) average number of Polish-speaking children regarding a bilingual Polish-English programme. Through qualitative data (semi-structured interviews and open-ended surveys), research discovered that teachers regarded the…

The Commonwealth-funded school English as a Second language (ESL) program used to be seen by the ESL profession as an essential educational access and equity provision responding to Australia's migrant and humanitarian intakes and its growing linguistically diverse population. In the decades before and after the turn of the century, however,…

The rapid emergence of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems represents a paradigm shift in military operations, demanding fundamental transformation of US military education. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for reskilling and redesigning military education to address critical workforce readiness gaps in the era of autonomous…

This practical book will help readers understand what STEAM is, how it differs from STEM, and how it can be used to engage students in K-8 classrooms. Readers will find easy-to-understand examples of what STEAM education looks like in a variety of classrooms and will hear from teachers, instructional coaches, principals, and administrators about…

Advancing gender parity in STEM education remains a global priority, yet persistent inequities continue to limit women's participation and leadership in science and technology fields. This study examines the intellectual structure and evolving research trends on gender parity in STEM education through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of…

The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of the i-Ready program with a group of eighth grade students, who most were behind on average four years in math, influenced their math achievement and their math attitudes. The i-Ready program is an online adaptive program which school districts are purchasing and are requiring teachers to…

The Mindsets mathematics program addresses the challenge of engaging middle school students in rigorous, grade-level math by making mathematical reasoning relevant, collaborative, and accessible. This research examines how the program uses hands-on, real-world challenges to promote engagement and deep understanding while meaningfully improving…

This study explores tensions between procedural and substantive knowledge within New Zealand's competency-based curriculum reforms, focussing on social sciences education. Drawing on interviews with teachers, it examines how the shift towards skill-oriented, procedural knowledge impacts teaching practices, student preparedness for higher…

This study provides strong evidence that both the rigor and the quantity of high school coursework in mathematics, science, and English and language arts have a significant influence on ACT ELA and STEM Benchmark attainment. Students who take advanced coursework, complete more years of subject-specific courses, and maintain higher GPAs are more…

As grading reform efforts such as standards-based grading and grading for equity gain popularity, school leaders play a key role in supporting mathematics teachers' implementation efforts. This paper describes what mathematics leaders need to know about grading reform and what mathematics leaders should do to support teachers in implementing…