In this article, we introduce a new approach to advancing equity in student learning experiences through student-staff-faculty partnerships within academic departments. Drawing on a re-imagined conception of accountability, informed by abolition, community organizing, disability justice, and transformative justice, we propose a conceptual…

Universities are increasingly employing part-time teachers who are experts in their field but may lack the pedagogical training crucial for teaching and assessment. Assessment, in turn, is a key factor in promoting students' learning. Research on part-time university teachers is limited, and the assessment conceptions informing their teaching have…

The intersection of special needs education and climate change posed (poses) significant challenges, particularly in regions highly vulnerable to environmental disruptions. This thematic review employed (employs) the PRISMA method to conduct a systematic literature review of 71 peer-reviewed articles, examining the multifaceted impacts of climate…

In "Leading Toward Liberation", Annmarie Caño reimagines academic leadership as a practice rooted in liberation and equity. Drawing on her experiences as a Latina, first-generation college student, clinical psychologist, and higher education administrator, Caño shows how leaders can foster inclusive cultures where everyone thrives.…

Purpose: Building preservice teachers' capacity to ground their practice in inclusive frameworks represents a potential driver for rectifying inequitable access to high-quality learning, particularly for students receiving special education services. To do so, teacher educators must possess a deep understanding of how preparatory experiences shape…

Many students with autism spectrum condition who require augmentative and alternative communication systems attend inclusive-oriented schools, where it is expected that curricula support their preferred communication methods. While augmentative and alternative communication is recognized as an evidence-based practice, its integration within…

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are used to document the needs of students with disabilities and outline provisions with which to support access and inclusion in educational settings. However, often the programs focus on students' specific needs rather than giving agency to students or considering how wider ecosystems impacts students'…

Sex education in the United States is rarely comprehensive and inclusive, and individuals with disabilities are typically left out of sex education programs and conversations. When they do have access to sex education, it tends to focus on abuse prevention while ignoring sexual expression. The dearth of sex education available for disabled young…

The current political and legal violence against DEI and the Black Lives Matter movement has pushed the debate on racial inequality to include the academic opportunity gap, systemic injustice in schools and classrooms, and racialized gender violence. This article, Racial Literacies Matter, calls us to consider hegemonic practices and [D]discourses…

School designs have far-reaching future impacts. Facilities often remain unchanged for decades influencing whether generations of young people feel included and can access educational entitlements, especially those identifying as someone from a marginalised or minority group. Student perspectives are therefore essential to understand inclusive…

Teachers have responsibilities when they implement inclusive education. Researchers have indicated that teachers' attitudes, self-efficacy, and subjective norms related to their intention and practices in inclusive education. This study aimed to examine the associations between specialisation, self-assessed knowledge, concern, attitude,…

Increasing use of tiered service delivery models that include universal, whole-class programming, is reshaping school-based speech-language therapists (SLTs)' roles in supporting inclusive education. Interactive reading programs, designed to enhance language and literacy skills of diverse learners, offer SLTs an evidence-based means to promote…

Early childhood (EC) education is increasingly becoming an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities can learn and participate in shared daily activities and routines. Parental advocacy and engagement are pivotal factors in enhancing the quality of inclusion for children with special needs, meeting their unique…

This paper explores the experiences of Black, Deaf, and disabled students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the lens of Disability Justice. It examines the historical and ongoing intersections of racism and ableism, highlighting the contributions of Black disabled activists and the need for affirming, inclusive spaces…

Student readiness for university study cannot be assumed; the progression to become a successful student requires support. Highlighting the implementation of purposeful, accessible, and inclusive pedagogical design, this case study explores emergent academic literacies and community building using social annotation in the context of remote…