Burnout, a condition associated with workplace stress, has recently grown in public interest. Educators, particularly special education teachers, are more at-risk for burnout and job turnover than other professions (Agrawal & Marken, 2022; Carver-Thomas & Darling-Hammond, 2019). Levels of burnout are measured by three different categories…

In April 2021, the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) convened a working group of institution, state, and national leaders to help advise its efforts to develop a set of principles to improve consistency and reliability in the field for measuring cost savings and the return on investment (ROI) of open education resources (OER). The result…

This qualitative study aimed to identify and name leadership mindsets of Catholic school principals that promoted and fostered equitable school opportunities for all students, especially schools serving diverse student populations. This study further sought to understand the principal's role as a faith leader and its influence on the principal's…

This study is an analysis of the five factors identified through the research literature on job satisfaction and special education teachers to identify which factor was the strongest predictor of job satisfaction. The factors identified as predictor variables and examined in this study include: Relationships with Administration, Relationships with…

The rise of global environmental issues has stressed the importance of sustainability and green chemistry teachings. Nevertheless, these topics remain largely untouched in most post-secondary organic chemistry lecture courses. This article investigates the barriers to integrating green and sustainable chemistry into organic chemistry classrooms…

In spring 2023, the Smithsonian Science Education Center contracted with Gallup to conduct a study of U.S. K-12 teachers and school administrators, as well as teachers of students in comparable grade levels in four peer countries: Brazil, Canada, France and India. The goal was to gauge attitudes toward, and demand for, education and resources…

This Education Facts looks at poverty and vulnerable groups in British Columbia (BC). The following statistics are highlighted: (1) Over one in five children in BC live in poverty; (2) Vulnerable groups are significantly more likely to be living in poverty in BC; (3) Teachers report that the proportion of students at school experiencing…

This paper reports on findings of the Sex Ed Dads survey which sought Australian fathers' perspectives on communicating with their young children about relationships and sexuality, as informal sexuality educators. Given the majority of existing family-based sexuality education research draws on the experiences of mothers, gaining insights from…

The early childhood education (ECE) workforce plays a key role in promoting early childhood development by their interactions with young children during formative years. However, the inherent demands of the profession and the work conditions within ECE settings affect job satisfaction and overall health and well-being. This study applied the Job…

The challenge of educating children with special educational needs in the same mainstream classroom settings as their peers has been recognised internationally. Research suggests mainstream teachers are inadequately prepared for inclusive education. Herein, we explored teachers' views on inclusive practice using a descriptive qualitative study…

This paper discusses the design modifications of a sequence of specified learning goals for teaching early number, which characterise an instructional resource developed in a design research collaboration with teachers in Mexican preschools. Highlighted are the types of research involvement that appear to be necessary in designing resources for…

Given the evolving and diverse nature of post-16 computing curricula within England, this papers' primary objective was to identify the factors which influence the decision-making processes for education providers when choosing computing curricula. As a main provider of the vast array of post-16 qualifications, and due to their neglect both…

This study investigates the practices and perceptions of teachers using social networking sites (SNSs) for informal continuing professional learning in Vietnam. The paper describes one part of a larger exploratory sequential mixed-methods study and draws on data collected via four focus group interviews of 19 EFL teachers from five provinces of…

Selecting course reading materials is not necessarily an easy process. This article discusses selection concerns such as cost, inclusivity and options ranging from traditional textbooks to course packs. A review of literature finds extensive information about adoption of OER materials. Additionally, articles referring to difficulties in course…

This paper explores the policy discourses underpinning an international higher education partnership involving a large Ethiopian university. Particular attention is given to a partnership programme established between an Ethiopian (EU) and a Norwegian (NU) university, and the main ideas and practices expressed and negotiated from an Ethiopian…