Background/purpose: Women remain underrepresented in STEM, particularly in higher education, where cultural and structural barriers persist. In Mexico, women make up less than 30% of students in engineering and technology programs, highlighting a persistent gender gap. This study investigates whether gender-focused mentoring, specifically female…

I explore Neoliberalism and its effects on Computing Education and Research. I begin the exploration by analyzing the impact of declining state funding for higher education. I discuss the following mechanisms used by higher-ed institutions to cope with declines in state support: managerial culture, increased students' fees, privatization of…

"AI-Powered Pedagogy and Curriculum Design" offers practical insights and guidance on the effective integration of AI tools into teaching practices and curriculum design. While numerous claims exist as to the validity and authenticity of the applications of AI in schools, too little attention has been paid to empirical research conducted…

The integration of technology in educational contexts has become a reality that must be addressed in both initial and ongoing teacher training. Lecturers require knowledge to incorporate digital tools into their pedagogical practices and to support constructivist learning (Ortiz et al., 2025). We have designed a training program, based on the…

State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICCs) play vital roles in decision-making for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). While parent representatives are required to serve on SICCs, it is unclear how parents participate in the SICC. It is important to understand parent experiences on the SICC given the…

Governments must balance political and financial pressures while striving for lasting reforms that require cultural as well as technical change. Success hinges on building shared purpose, nurturing alliances, and managing power dynamics among stakeholders. Clear short-, medium- and long-term aims, alongside open communication, can secure support.…

Climate change presents an immediate threat for children living today, and a long-term burden for those living now and in the future. In Aotearoa New Zealand, tamariki Maori (Maori children), Pacific children, and children born into poverty are among those most exposed to climate risk. Taiohi (young people) have a right not just to be treated as a…

This work reports results from the first national study of the impact of student facilitation of informal physics outreach programs on their physics identity, sense of belonging, and essential career skill development. Drawing on results from studies at a single institution with a well-established physics outreach program, a national survey was…

Climate change education poses significant challenges for K-12 teachers in northern British Columbia (B.C.) due to the complexity of the challenges of climate change and limited support for integration into teaching practice. In response to the 2022 Accord on Education for a Sustainable Future, the Climate Education in Teacher Education (CETE)…

The original principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act offer strengths and possibilities for fostering professional and family collaboration and partnerships. In spite of persistent challenges, opportunities exist for special education leaders to enhance stakeholder involvement and ensure that parents play a key…

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the antecedents of workplace learning, focusing on the individual and contextual factors that facilitate or inhibit engagement in learning activities integrated into daily work. The review aims to provide insights into how workplace learning occurs and how it can be supported in…

In chemistry, a catalyst accelerates change without being depleted. As we seek school improvement, we need sustainable, scalable changes, and therefore catalytic structures are ideal. From communities of practice to professional learning communities to Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) much has been made in the scholarly and consultancy…

The purpose of this study was to describe and explain in-service Japanese elementary classroom teachers' experiences with parental involvement of immigrant parents as it pertains to physical education (PE). The study was framed using the theory of teacher development. This study used a descriptive-qualitative methodology and an explanatory case…

Researchers acknowledge how the experiences of Black autistic students and their families are virtually absent from educational research and research about autistic people. This chapter offers insights and perspectives from the parents of a Black autistic child, using hooks' construct of homeplace to understand the need for safety in school…

"Research Findings:" Sustained attention is a fundamental cognitive function for young children's development. We investigated the effects of school-based audiovisual game training with parental involvement on sustained attention (SA) in 5-6-year-old Chinese children. Totally 75 children and their parents participated and were assigned…