In recent years, the public policy landscape has placed an increased emphasis on increasing the proportion of adults holding postsecondary credentials, particularly among underrepresented populations. Individuals with disabilities--many of whom begin their postsecondary journey at community colleges (Ankeny & Lehmann, 2011; Miller et al.,…

This study explores strategies for fostering leadership skills in children with disabilities (CWD) through insights from successful adult leaders with disabilities. Using a strengths-based approach grounded in leadership and disability studies, we conducted in-depth interviews with 29 adult leaders from India and the USA to investigate key…

Background: Neurodiversity in mathematics classrooms embraces learners with mathematical barriers. This article contends that cultural play and technology can be used to support neurodiverse learners in teaching mathematics in early childhood as they incorporate inclusivity, equity and diversity. Aim: The article explores the educators' lived…

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practices of teachers regarding Inclusive Education (IE) in Southeast Asia and South Asia, where a scarcity of comprehensive review papers exists that address all three aspects of IE. A systematic search was conducted using the Education Resource Information Center (ERIC)…

Special Education Assistants serve as support personnel who assist individuals with special needs across diverse educational settings. Despite their crucial roles, there is no unified terminology either in Turkey or internationally; terms such as "facilitator," "shadow teacher," or "teacher assistant" are used…

This study investigates the extent to which inclusive practices are embedded in the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes of primary education faculties in Türkiye. It seeks to examine the multiple factors that come together to influence the approaches used by teacher educators in different departments. Data were collected through…

How do queer disabled students create connections and dream about accessible futures? With our current commitment to surveillance, queer disabled college students find ways to connect without administrative intervention and create ways to resist ableist norms. This manuscript will explore how college students who identify as queer, mad, mentally…

Background: This study aimed to assess the level of health-related quality of life, the occurrence of behavioural and emotional problems, and the association between those among 10-11-year-old students with mild intellectual disability who are studying in mainstream schools and separate special schools. Methods: The study included the caregivers…

Family involvement in transition planning has been associated with improved outcomes for youth with disabilities. However, limited research exists on providers' in-depth views regarding family--professional collaborations in pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS). The present qualitative study examined the perspectives of Pre-ETS providers…

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an education design framework that emphasizes accessibility and learner agency. It has been receiving increasing attention in higher education from both teaching faculty and centers for improving teaching. Our mixed-methods study aimed to collect a rich dataset describing instructors' perspectives on UDL…

This meta-analysis comprehensively examined the effects of English language interventions on struggling elementary school learners in South Korea learning English as a foreign language. A total of 22 studies of experimental and quasi-experimental studies were separately analyzed by the study design using a random-effects model, and the mean effect…

The longstanding debate over K-12 funding in Michigan has recently intensified. Some point to "record spending" alongside lagging achievement relative to other states; others contend that, once adjusted for inflation, schools remain underfunded. This conversation is important as education is the second largest component of Michigan's…

Mixed reality simulations such as TeachLivE and Mursion have been increasingly utilised to prepare teachers for inclusive classrooms. The use of mixed reality simulations, which combine elements of both virtual and augmented reality, offers immersive and interactive experiences that can enhance teacher training in various ways. These simulations…

The intersecting crises of 2020 had profound impacts on disabled young children. Existing literature has centered on the challenges disabled children faced and the interventions they needed. Few studies have offered counternarratives that showcase their critical insights, playful interactions, or relational meaning making. In this qualitative case…

This quasi-experimental study investigated the impact of Coursemojo, an AI-powered literacy platform, on sixth-grade English Language Arts achievement in a large Texas district during the 2024-2025 academic year. The study compared 541 students using Coursemojo across two schools with 2,786 comparison students across 11 schools. Students using…