The aim of the research was to diagnose and describe the professional aspirations of students preparing to become teachers in Poland, Latvia, and Ukraine. The diagnostic survey method was used in the research. The analysis of the results revealed both similarities and differences among students' job aspirations. In the range of factors…

Children in Liberia receive 2.2 learning-adjusted years of schooling, one of the lowest levels of educational attainment in the world. We study one approach to address low enrollment and low rates of learning: a 10-month accelerated learning program run by the Luminos Fund to help out-of-school children catch up to grade level. We conducted a…

Purpose: The agricultural sector is facing a myriad of financial, environmental, social, and cultural challenges which affect the mental health of those working on-farm. This study focused on a tertiary education programme designed to increase recognition of mental health issues and convey strategies to address these. Methodology: To identify the…

This study developed a school-based AI curriculum suitable for senior high school students, with the primary objective of enhancing their mastery of knowledge and proficiency in AI, as well as their computational thinking abilities. The curriculum was designed with an awareness of the practical challenges encountered by the subject school in their…

This constructivist case study examined how low-income students characterized their experiences with career development opportunities provided by a comprehensive college transition program designed to support their success. Overall, participants described career programming as advantageous since they honed skills (e.g., resume writing,…

This paper presents the results of a study that explored stakeholders' perspectives on transition services for autistic students moving from primary to secondary school in Thailand and proposes a suitable transition model for use in inclusive schools. Qualitative methods were used to conduct indepth group interviews with 20 participants, including…

This study explores the impact of a hackathon as a pedagogical tool to promote twenty-first-century skills among fifth-grade students in a rural elementary school in northern Israel. The research question focuses on the extent to which a hackathon can develop these skills from the students' own perspective. Utilizing a case-study approach, the…

Traditional collaborations between schools and teacher preparation programs provide real-world experiences for teacher candidates and contribute to their professional learning. However, when preparing candidates to work with the whole child, one must also consider things outside the typical classroom. Preparing candidates to work with families,…

This report examines the implementation of Summer 305, an enhanced summer program which operated from June 24 through July 26 during the summer of 2024 at 103 sites in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Twenty-two program offerings were provided to accelerate learning recovery, develop foundational skills, and address social and emotional needs.…

Photonics is an emerging field of science and technology that is effective in providing sustainable and innovative solutions to twenty-first century problems. Science education includes topics related to light. However, photonics is not yet included in most school curricula as a subject within the domain of science and technology to be presented…

As international students increasingly pursue higher education in English-dominant countries, developing their academic writing skills is crucial. However, limited access to individualized feedback remains a challenge. AI-driven tools and self-assessment offer promising solutions, making feedback more accessible. This study involved 50…

In recent decades, educational attainment has risen significantly in OECD countries, with a declining share of young people leaving school without qualifications, the near universalisation of upper secondary education and the rapid expansion of tertiary education. This progress has been accompanied by better integration of young adults into the…

Professional learning is a commonly used strategy for helping teachers develop the skills and knowledge they need to use evidence-based practices in the classroom. Research suggests professional learning is more successful when it is sustained over time and that refresher training after an initial block of professional learning could support…

In Spring 2025, BCTF Research held focus groups with teachers from across the province to discuss literacy in BC schools. These focus groups were part of a new initiative, Research on the Road (ROTR), which aims to capture teachers' experiences and viewpoints on emergent issues in BC K-12 public education. In these discussions, a diverse group of…

A prominent topic is whether visual or motor expertise makes greater contribution to expert visual anticipation in sport. This stems from psychological theories, such as common coding theory, which predicts perception and action can inform each other in a bidirectional manner. This paper reviews the literature that has investigated visual and…