This study aimed to unravel the complex dynamics among accountability, school climate, and teachers' organizational identity perceptions in three different types of schools: elementary, middle, and high schools. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the relationships among accountability, school climate, and teachers'…

Hispanic/Latinx young adults remain significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, yet the role families play in these young adults' trajectories in STEM is still underexamined. The purpose of this study was to examine the relational supports and constraints that Hispanic/Latinx college students…

The United States has seen a growing number of Latinx, and half are of school-age. With the increasing numbers of Latinx students, it becomes essential to understand parent perspectives, feelings, and issues faced in order to be inclusive of and culturally responsive when working with diverse learners. This study utilized semi-structured…

This study aimed to identify the association of perceived social norms with intention of early marriage practice among unmarried adolescent girls (13-17 years) in Kersa Demographic and Health Surveillance System. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted during September--November 2019. Adolescent girls' marriage intention was assessed…

High teacher absenteeism has been a problem at Blue Ponds Elementary School due to high stress levels. The purpose of this study was to identify the stressors of elementary school teachers in a rural school setting and then to develop an action plan to mitigate the stressors. A mixed-methods approach was used by conducting 11 teacher interviews…

This research aims to analyze the views of parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) regarding their burnout using a meta-synthesis method. A total of 456 articles published between 2010 and 2023, using qualitative methodologies, were analyzed, examining 10 studies. Google Scholar, DergiPark, ERIC, EBSCO, EBCSCO Academic…

Globally it is estimated that Down syndrome occurs in 1 in 800 live births (Bull 2020). It has also been estimated that the incidence of Down syndrome occurs in 1/444 live births in the Republic of Ireland. Given the prevalence of Down syndrome births in Ireland and the fact that care is provided by the majority of parents at home, this…

The Attachment and Biobehavioral Catchup intervention potentially offsets psychosocial risks facing dyads in which children have intellectual disability or developmental delays. In this single-case multiple-baseline study the efficacy of this intervention was tested across three such South African families. Maternal sensitivity, attachment…

Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of child death. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of a behavioral injury prevention program for children aged 3-18 years and their caregivers. To accommodate families during the Coronavirus-19 pandemic, training was modified to be delivered virtually. Forty-one children aged 3-18 years and 14…

The aim of this study is to examine perceived social support and levels of happiness in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. The study group of the research consists of 30 mothers providing primary care to 30 subjects (5 girls and 25 boys) aged 7-25 attending the Armagan Dönertas Handicapped Children Education and Rehabilitation…

Living with a pet is related to a host of socioemotional health benefits for children, yet few studies have examined the mechanisms that drive the relations between pet ownership and positive socioemotional outcomes. The current study examined one of the ways that pets may change the environment through which children learn and whether childhood…

Men as equitable non-violent caregivers in early childhood care and development (ECCD) are important for the well-being of children and women. Africa, with its strong traditional and cultural practices, forms an ideal context to explore men's engagement in ECCD. This article illuminates the entanglements of men's engagement through a focus on…

On March 28, 2022, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1557 "The Parental Rights in Education" bill into law, taking effect July 1, 2022. As written, the bill: (a) prohibits discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, and all other terms and concepts related to sexuality and gender (LGBTQ+)…

This article focused on career transition issues of students with visual impairments (SVIs). This article utilized a narrative-integrative research design. The literature review shows that many educators and other stakeholders in the transition process are still unaware of the difficulties experienced by SVIs. The literature shows a mixed attitude…

The harm to student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has been well documented and an incredible influx of resources--including $260 billion in federal government investment--has been dedicated to support schools' recovery. Much of this money has been spent developing and expanding academic recovery efforts such as after-school tutoring and…