Background/purpose: Early Childhood Education (ECE) is critical in shaping cognitive and socio-emotional development. In Banten Province, Indonesia, most ECE institutions are privately operated, reflecting strong community involvement. This study examined the coherence between learning models and techniques in fostering scientific attitudes,…

Background: The Mexican government has implemented two nationwide initiatives to improve the food environment in schools: the 2010 General Guidelines for Dispensing and Distributing Foods and Beverages in Public School Stores (Guidelines), and the 2015 National School Drinking Fountain Program (PNBE). Nevertheless, a 2018 assessment of 10 middle…

This study aims to establish the mediating effect of work engagement between changes in organizational structure and staff job performance at Ethiopian research universities. A cross-sectional, quantitative survey research method was employed. A total of 893 participants, comprising academic and non-academic staff, were randomly selected and…

Educational robotics is known for its effects on learners' engagement and academic achievement. Few studies have examined the teacher's attitude towards the implementation of ER in teaching practice. The main goal of this study is to examine the teachers' attitudes, self-efficacy and openness towards incorporating educational robotics into their…

This book describes a model for educational leadership ethics that provides a critical, reflective vision of what education can be for all children in K-12 schools. The authors of "Race-Conscious Caring in Educational Leadership" conducted interviews with 22 school leaders who shared their visions toward serving students of color. The…

This paper explores how meaningful work is conceptualised by recent graduates. Whilst the imperative to maximise economic returns from higher education (HE) endures in HE policy, less attention is given to how meaningful work is and its relationship to values and identities. Based on a qualitative study with recent graduates in the United Kingdom,…

Parents of autistic children involved in the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) receive support and guidance in developing the parent-child relationship and play the key role in successfully delivering this therapeutic intervention. Despite there being emerging evidence that supports RDI's effectiveness at improving child outcomes, little…

Purpose: This study explores the factors influencing enrollment and learning preferences of current and prospective open and distance learning (ODL) students in Malaysia. Understanding these factors is essential for addressing challenges related to enrollment and retention in ODL. Design/methodology/approach: A convergent parallel mixed-methods…

Purpose: This paper aims to address how racially minoritized parents navigate the various obstacles they face in schools and at home. Design/methodology/approach: We conducted a meta-synthesis of 38 qualitative studies published since 1990 to provide a comprehensive understanding of racially minoritized parents' involvement in their children's…

Leveraging educational technologies, especially digital learning tools (DLTs), to enhance students' performance and engagement in higher education has gained popularity in the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). The study aimed to examine the impact of integrating DLTs on learners' academic performance and perceptions of DLT-based instructions in the…

Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examines the college expectations of high school students in Hanoi, Vietnam. Findings from a survey of approximately 4,000 students and interviews with 76 students, teachers, and school leaders revealed that the majority of students planned to apply to college. However, rural students had significantly…

Seventy-five general and 65 special education teachers working in the same 65 elementary schools in 12 different U.S. school districts were surveyed about their mindsets concerning the malleability of writing and intelligence as well as their practices for teaching writing. All teachers taught writing to one or more fourth-grade students receiving…

Students' intrinsic motivation to read, which is relevant to all forms of learning, tends to decline throughout secondary school. Based on self-determination theory (SDT), this study examines whether this downward trend is slowed when students perceive greater autonomy support in the classroom. We used large-scale panel data from the NEPS…

This qualitative study investigates the impact of the traditional multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) on Black and Brown students in high schools in the Northeastern United States. The MTSS framework, designed to monitor academic and social-emotional progress, has faced criticism for perpetuating disparities among historically marginalized…

This poll was conducted between August 2-6, 2024 among a sample of 2,252 Adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Results based on the full survey have a measure of precision of plus or minus 2.32 percentage…