The digital age has fundamentally altered the distribution of work and responsibilities in schools. Parents, as important stakeholders in schooling, are taking on more digital labour and facing changing roles. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, parents' digital labour often remained overlooked as they were not able to observe or participate in the…

Parent involvement is foundational to the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, including the transition component of the IEP. However, many culturally and linguistically diverse parents, including Hispanic mothers, report barriers to their participation in school-based transition planning,…

This study explores the role of social media in education, focusing on its integration by primary school teachers in Türkiye and its impact on educational quality. Using a quantitative approach, 146 randomly selected teachers were surveyed, with data analyzed through descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. The results indicate that teachers…

This study investigates the lived experiences of school leaders as they navigate the complex demands of parent engagement within the increasing accountability pressures of the neoliberal education landscape. Drawing on interviews with 12 primary school leaders across Queensland, Australia, the research explores the emotional and professional toll…

Parents have highlighted that they felt powerless in the school exclusion process because school staff speak louder and have all the authority. This study draws on Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation to analyse parents' experiences of the school exclusion process. At the bottom of Arnstein's ladder is nonparticipation; citizens cannot…

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…

The objective of this study was to investigate how kindergarten teachers respond to peer conflicts among 3-yearolds, with the aim of identifying common patterns and distinguishing features in their interventions. The age of three is a unique transitional period when young children begin attending kindergarten as their first social setting. The…

Parental involvement during primary education plays an important role in shaping students' academic trajectories and aspirations. The aim of this study was to examine how grammar school students perceive parental involvement during their primary school years, and how it differs depending on whether they later chose STEM or Non-STEM tracks…

There is growing recognition of the need and importance for high-quality science teaching and learning in early childhood. The increased emphasis on science stems from recognition of the following: (1) young children are curious and interested in making sense of the world around them (Larimore, 2020); (2) early science experiences not only support…

Parental involvement is well-documented in the literature. Although research suggests a strong positive association between parental involvement and children's educational outcomes, few studies have examined parental involvement at home with children who attend charter schools, especially with small immigrant groups such as the Hmong. Therefore,…

The global spread of COVID-19 has caused disruptions in many aspects of our lives. Education systems worldwide have changed dramatically. Numerous countries have encouraged schools to shift to e-learning and, as a result, parental involvement in their children's education has changed. This study focused on parental involvement in children's…

Background: Many children with intellectual developmental disorders are insufficiently physically active and do not reach recommendations for physical activity. Pediatric healthcare providers play a key role in addressing these children's needs, including promoting interventions for physical activity. Aim: To explore pediatric healthcare…

Background: Many fathers with intellectual disabilities experience some difficulties in fulfilling their parenting role due external factors. The quality of their parenting depends on various factors, including the availability and adequacy of support. The aim of this study was to understand the lived experiences associated with social support of…

Interventions to develop functional capacity for children with developmental difficulties have tended to be therapist driven. Such approaches can present difficulties for parents who describe increased stress and feelings of incompetence in a paradigm that can feel imposed. Recent findings have questioned the efficacy of the approach, given a…

Despite increased interest in K-12 online education, student engagement deficits and the resulting student attrition remain widespread issues. The Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) framework theorizes that two groups support online student engagement: the personal community of support and the course community of support. However, more…