Child care and early education (CCEE) plays a critical role in supporting young children's developmental needs while allowing working families to pursue employment opportunities and achieve economic mobility. However, little is known about Asian American families' experiences with CCEE, which leaves a significant gap in understanding their…

This practice-based intervention paper describes the design and implementation of a Community of Practice (CoP) intervention for hospital school professionals across three hospital sites in Saskatchewan, Canada. The intervention consisted of four structured sessions per academic year, two mandatory and two optional, offered during school division…

The rise of English learning apps is reshaping preschool English education, offering an alternative to costly classroom teaching. However, limited research has compared how classroom- and app-based teaching support preschool English education. This study addresses this gap by examining the social practice of teaching preschoolers English as…

Challenges related to gifted education in rural schools have been well-documented and include limited curricular opportunities and resources; inequitable gifted identification processes; the pervasive exclusion of students of color, multilingual learners (MLs), economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities in gifted…

This study explores the challenges of implementing computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for mathematics assessment among prospective elementary school teachers in Indonesia. It aims to describe (1) assessment practices of mathematics lecturers and (2) challenges in adopting CAT. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected…

Background/Objective: This study explores the perceptions and challenges of junior secondary school educators regarding the delivery of sexual education (SE) in the O.R. Tambo Coastal District, South Africa. Given the region's high rates of teenage pregnancy and HIV infections, effective SE is urgently needed. However, socio-cultural resistance,…

This research formulates and tests an AI-integrated e-book to increase English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning by health science students in order to enhance speaking performance. Conventional ESP materials in health sciences are typically static and non-interactive, limiting opportunities for real-time communicative practice. Using a…

One hundred fifty-eight years into its statehood, the knowledge, skills, and discoveries that result from postsecondary education are more critical than ever to Nebraska's well-being as it faces forces such as global competition, technological innovation, and social change. To their great credit, Nebraskans have valued postsecondary education…

Inclusive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education plays a vital role in promoting equitable learning opportunities and fostering sustainable development. However, in Nigeria, many marginalized student groups face barriers that hinder their full participation in STEM fields. This study examines the factors impeding…

This study examined the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting the mathematics education of students with special educational needs (SEN). Thirty peer-reviewed articles were analysed to examine (i) the types of AI technologies implemented in mathematics education, (ii) evidence on the effectiveness of AI interventions in improving…

In this article, the authors describe the benefits and challenges of an interdisciplinary preparation program involving students in special education and counseling graduate degree programs. Special Education teachers and related service personnel often lack 'shared knowledge, skills, and expertise' specific to the professional standards of each…

Education is a cornerstone of human capital development and a vital driver of Nigeria's sustainable economic growth (SEG). This exploratory research using endogenous economic growth theories examines the extent to which education providers in Nigeria align with the Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring quality education and equitable access. A…

Tuition fees and increasing mental health needs in students are changing the nature of Higher Education (HE) and creating tensions between HE and embedded counselling services. These are illustrated and explained using Bourdieu's concepts of field and capital. It is recommended that the field of counselling should expand to meet evolving student…

Autism diagnoses continue to increase, and students who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending college in greater numbers. Many choose community colleges to start their postsecondary careers, so these institutions have a unique opportunity to provide necessary social support. When developing social support initiatives, it is important…

English language learners of Hispanic decent have endured challenges that have been a direct result of their language barriers and learning disabilities. In this study, the majority of the impacted individuals were immigrants who migrated to the United States after having had some early education exposure in Mexico. The purpose of this qualitative…