Using the United States data from the 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, which included a total of 9924 randomly selected students in grade eight from 325 randomly selected schools, the present study examined the relationship between the students' attitudes toward mathematics and the mathematics achievement of the…

Neither personality nor behavior solely determines whether a principal will have the trust of teachers, students, and parents. As author and veteran educator Jen Schwanke explains in Trusted, principals continually build and reinforce trust through their relationships and experiences with these stakeholders. And if principals aren't mindful and…

Purpose: Communication complexity and communicative function are important features of prelinguistic communication that are related to later language outcomes. However, little is known about how these early prelinguistic features present in young children with neurogenetic syndromes (NGS). This study aims to characterize prelinguistic complexity…

Communication with immigrant parents is becoming a challenge for teachers due to cultural, social, and linguistic differences as a result of globalization and the growing diversity in many schools. Especially in physical education (PE), miscommunication between teachers and parents may lead to educational disadvantages or health risks for…

As a key 21st-century competence, creativity's assessment is gaining attention, especially with its inclusion in PISA tests. Understanding related social and educational factors is crucial. This study investigated how home and school creativity climates impact primary school children's creativity. Participants were 903 Spanish families attending…

Phenomenology, as both a philosophy and a research method, is utilized to comprehend and interpret lived experiences. Researchers frequently employ phenomenological methodologies to discern the essence, or core meaning, of shared experiences associated with specific phenomena. This case study delineates the advantages and challenges of using this…

Background/purpose: Children with special needs often experience limitations in their activities. Despite this, they are expected to develop independence and avoid reliance on others. Therefore, education for independence is essential for children with special needs. Unfortunately, teaching and training children to be independent is challenging,…

Educational development programs are often scheduled during academic breaks to encourage faculty participation. However, these timing decisions can unintentionally create barriers for faculty who are also parents, particularly during summer and school breaks when childcare options are scarce. This article examines case studies from two…

This study examines parental decision-making in a Metro Detroit school district undergoing integration efforts, focusing on why families choose to stay or leave. The findings suggest notable racial disparities: Black families often left involuntarily due to misleading choice policies, while White families chose to leave, citing concerns about…

The COVID-19 pandemic offered a unique circumstance for the mass utilisation of digital learning in compulsory education. Official stakeholders in Greece perceived this as a success story leading to Law 5128/2024. The legislation seeks to utilise digitally mediated classrooms focusing on the incorporation of digitalisation into the educational…

School choice policies continue to expand across the globe. Advocates insist that the opportunity to decide where one's children will learn is more equitable and socially responsive. However, these sentiments are widely disputed. In this study I emphasize that school choice is another venue where families experience uneven amounts of privilege.…

Despite the clear restrictive guidelines about the use of modern handheld devices among children younger than 2 years, parents are seen to extensively use these devices with their infants. However, parents' perceptions in this regard remain unclear and underexplored especially, in the context of South Asian cultures such as Pakistan. This…

"Raising a Nation" offers a new framework for thinking about a comprehensive, inclusive child care system: one that supports families in all their diversity, whether they want to utilize a licensed child care program, family member, or have a parent as the primary child care provider. Thanks to a history of neglect, child care in America…

Background: Family-school partnerships (FSPs) play an important role in supporting child health and well-being. The current study aimed to develop and validate a psychometrically sound instrument to assess FSPs within the context of child health. Methods: The instrument was developed through a mixed-methods three-phased approach, including pilot…

Drawing from personal stories and current research, this book suggests ways in which families and schools can work together to optimize the academic, social, and emotional development of all students, with a focus on diverse students and families. Utilizing their unique backgrounds as professional educators, scholars, parents, and immigrants, the…