Micro-credentials are increasingly meeting the growing need for a flexible workforce and are particularly well suited to the open and distance learning (ODL) environment. While artificial intelligence (AI) is driving educational advancements, its integration into micro-credentials for ODL remains fragmented, hindering further growth. This research…

This study explores the ways and extent to which school leaders engage in street-level policymaking to meet the needs of immigrant students in North Carolina and the factors which contribute to and inhibit this capacity. Utilizing portraiture, the study provides an examination of two school leaders in an urban and rural school district. Findings…

As Australia's population becomes increasingly diverse, this paper examines how adult education can foster belonging, community, and empowerment for CALD learners -- a critical issue with broad societal implications. While Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) adult education aims to empower learners, this paper uncovers the complex…

The Federal Pell Grant program is the largest program providing need-based grant aid to postsecondary students. In FY2023, the program made $31 billion in grant aid available to approximately 6.5 million low-income undergraduate students. Congress has considered several legislative proposals concerning Pell Grants in recent years, and it may…

This study investigated the size of the impact that emotion-related interventions had on the alexithymia scores of children and young people and the effectiveness of these interventions in an independent special school. Additionally, the aim was to understand the needs of young people in specialist educational provisions more holistically to gain…

Children with disabilities often receive accommodations, but teachers rarely explain them to typically-developing (TD) classmates. How do TD students reason about these accommodations and evaluate their fairness? Five-, seven-, and nine-year-olds from the United States (N = 122; 50% female; 87.7% white; data collected April 2022-September 2023)…

Efforts to strengthen inclusive practice in education have been found to be underpinned by encounters with dilemmas. In particular, much has been written about the 'dilemma of difference', which is the perceived tension between wanting to provide for individual needs in education and wanting to avoid stigmatising individuals by treating them…

Background/Purpose: This study investigates the impacts and challenges of Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP on foreign cooperation and investment in Vietnam's higher education, aiming to enhance internationalization while addressing local educational needs. Materials/Methods: The analysis draws on empirical data from the Ministry of Education and Training…

This study investigates the instructional conditions, challenges, and essential needs for developing a Digital Learning Ecosystem (DLE) to enhance Mathematical Resilience (MR) among pre-service mathematics teachers in Northeastern Thailand. Grounded in the GVSS framework were Growth Mindset, Value, Struggle, and Support. This research employs a…

Trauma significantly impacts students and educators, affecting learning, behaviour, and well-being. However, trauma-informed practices can promote resilience through school-wide strategies such as routines, SEL programs, and secure attachments. Classroom-specific approaches can support regulation and skill development by building emotional…

Parenting programs around the world target components of the "Nurturing Care Framework" (NCF)--including responsive caregiving and early learning--to improve early childhood development (ECD). However, it is difficult to optimally design culturally relevant programs without knowing how these components align with local cultural beliefs.…

Objective/Research Questions: Extending Garcia's notion of "servingness," our study explored the prevalence and usability of artificially intelligent (AI) chatbots within all 234 HSI community colleges according to the most recent HACU list. The research questions for our study are: (a) Do HSI community colleges embed artificial…

To explore the mediating effect of basic psychological needs satisfaction and core self-evaluation on the relationship between epidemic stress perception and problematic internet use among Chinese college students. A total of 597 college students were investigated by epidemic stress perception of COVID-19 questionnaire, basic psychological needs…

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practices of teachers regarding Inclusive Education (IE) in Southeast Asia and South Asia, where a scarcity of comprehensive review papers exists that address all three aspects of IE. A systematic search was conducted using the Education Resource Information Center (ERIC)…

In the context of Education 4.0, inclusive teacher training must not only address enduring pedagogical and institutional barriers but also respond to emerging technological challenges and opportunities--particularly those posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Following PRISMA guidelines, this study presents a systematic literature review of 103…