Empowerment is a concept that has become increasingly used over recent years. However, little research has been undertaken into how empowerment can be evaluated, particularly in the case of young people. The aim of this article is to present an inventory of dimensions and indicators of youth empowerment. The article describes the various phases in…

This study aims to explore whether teachers' voice behavior is triggered by the leadership of the principal or the teachers themselves. Two conceptual frameworks are proposed to guide this research. In addition, the current study analyzes separately two dimensions of teachers' voice behavior, namely, promotive voice and prohibitive voice. Data…

This article explores the concept of student agency within the Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust. It details the Trust's journey in developing student voice and influence, using the Lundy Model of Child Participation as a framework. This article highlights the importance of authentic pupil agency and showcases successful initiatives undertaken by…

In an era where digital and media literacy is as fundamental as reading, writing, and arithmetic, the role of school librarians transcends traditional boundaries. They are the perfect teachers to nurture digital citizenship among learners, an increasingly vital role. This article delves into how these unsung heroes and digital leaders use their…

Restorative Justice (RJ) is an educational "innovation" introduced into school communities as a counter approach to traditional punitive discipline practices. In this paper, we provide a critical examination of RJ in education by naming common pitfalls to RJ implementation in schools and providing four transformational cultural shifts…

This research aims to explore the extent of psychological empowerment among female kindergarten teachers in Jordan. It explored the ability of psychological immunity to predict the psychological empowerment level of those teachers. By knowing the levels of psychological immunity and psychological empowerment among kindergarten teachers in Jordan,…

This article systematically reviews the role of learning analytics (LA) in collaborative learning, particularly exploring how it can empower both teachers and students. Based on the analysis of 87 articles, selected by adopting the PRISMA workflow, the study discusses the intersection of LA with collaborative learning (CL), emphasizing the…

The purpose of this study was to make legible nursing students' efforts and aspirations as well as the industries that shape nursing education. Utilizing constructivist grounded theory, I interviewed 33 pre-licensure nursing students and recent graduates residing in California. Findings indicate that nursing students are engaged in active…

In this paper, we examine the underexplored topic of language teacher educator (LTE) emotions and intersectionality through our individual counternarratives to show how intersectionality and emotions have shaped our own experiences, trajectories, and ideologies as LTEs. We also propose some larger ideas and themes in the form of a grand…

Empowering teachers to live their healthiest, happiest lives and to thrive both in and out of the classroom. A practical, realistic guide for teachers supporting them to develop and maintain the behaviours, beliefs and boundaries they need for a positive teacher life. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the…

Mathematics teachers have been documented as thinking of precision as a black-and-white issue that should be judged based on external expectations (Otten et al., 2019), suggesting that matters of precision align primarily with approaches to mathematics instruction that prioritize accuracy and speed. How can teachers who also value creativity and…

The rapid expansion of online education in the United States, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly increased student enrollment in distance learning, highlighting the flexibility and accessibility that online education offers. However, this growth raises concerns about maintaining student engagement in online environments, which…

Parent advocacy is often critical for families of individuals with disabilities. Prior research has suggested that parent advocacy occurs across three levels: individual, peer, and systemic. Yet, little empirical research has identified the correlates of advocacy for each level. For this study, we examined the survey responses of 246 parents of…

Despite research examining the impact of school bullying experiences, the factors through which school bullying may affect adolescent well-being are not fully understood, and few have focused on these variables. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the role of school bullying and prosocial behavior in the connection between…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, including education. One of the most promising applications of AI in education is in the development and adaptation of Open Educational Resources (OER). COL's Teacher-in the-Loop (TiL-AI) initiative empowers teachers and TVET trainers across the Commonwealth to leverage…