This report shares Fall 2024 Student Financial Wellness survey (SFWS) results from more than 53,000 undergraduate students at 104 institutions across the country. It highlights student financial security, basic needs security, academic disruptions, personas as workers or parents, and perceptions of the return on investment. The findings presented…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Indian schools were closed for nearly two years, despite extensive evidence showing most children could not access online learning. In our interviews with those affected by school closures in North India, teachers and parents who could access online learning described it as 'the only option'. This aligns with the…

The parent educational process was developed by implementing Participatory Action Research (PAR), using Contemplative Education and Positive Psychology Coaching approaches. Herein, our aim is to promote emotional well-being for preschoolers aged 3-6 years. Participants included 9 parents and 9 preschoolers who were involved in the process for…

Research shows the economic benefits of postsecondary degree attainment, including higher earnings and lifetime wages. However, the full cost of college attendance is too high for most students even after receiving tuition assistance, such as grants and scholarships, making access to college inequitable, especially for low-income students and…

We examined the associations between home literacy environment (HLE) and children's word reading in L1 Cantonese and L2 English and whether the associations were moderated by other child- and family-related factors (children's grade level, reading interest, and family socioeconomic status [SES]) in Hong Kong Chinese families. Participants were 190…

Background/purpose: Rural schools in South Africa encounter numerous challenges as a result of the environment they are in. In this study, the researchers sought to identify the challenges teachers face in teaching practices in rural schools. This study can contribute to the existing body of knowledge to enhance the understanding of how to improve…

The aim of this research was to gather the views of key stakeholders in local special educational needs and disability (SEND) systems about the impact of Safety Valve on local areas. Safety Valve is a government intervention programme for local authorities (LAs) in England with the highest deficits in their dedicated schools grant (DSG) relating…

In 2020, COVID-19-associated measures closed the majority of work places resulting in the transfer of education to online classrooms. Many parents were forced to work from home whilst simultaneously providing childcare or supervising home-school-learning activities. In common with many countries worldwide, the drive to widen participation in UK…

Purpose: This qualitative study explored the social validity of "Sketch and Speak" expository strategy intervention as it occurred within a single-case experiment and supported carryover for adolescents with language learning disabilities (LLDs). Method: Four eighth-grade students with LLD participated in a summer intervention in which…

This paper studies families' capacity to pay for college in the United States, focusing on changes over time and differences by race and socioeconomic status. I use data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) to document changes over time in the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…

This study was conducted with a total of 1496 students in 8 secondary schools in Istanbul and examines the personal, motivational, volitional, and contextual factors that influence homework procrastination behavior. Hierarchical linear analysis was used to analyze student-level and class-level data. Results indicated that conscientiousness was the…

Background/purpose. The purposes of this study are to find out the difficulties experienced by Elementary students in learning mathematics, as well as students' and teachers' efforts to overcome those problems. Materials/methods. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data are collected using observation,…

The aim of the research is to explore what Hungarian primary school teachers (N = 224, 98% females) perceive as the reasons for school failure, and how different perceptions are related to length of time in the profession. The study used the Teachers' Perceptions of Causes of School Failure Questionnaire. An exploratory factor analysis was used to…

Stories about Black women's STEM journeys are limited in the literature. To build an innovative STEM ecosystem, all voices must be heard. Since students determine STEM career interest during their formative years, understanding K-12 experiences is crucial for promoting growth and inclusivity. Using a Black feminist thought framework, this study…

The Survey of Adult Skills provides insights into the information-processing skills needed for effective participation in the labour market and society. The 2023 cycle expanded its scope to include measures of social and emotional skills -- agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, extraversion and openness to new experiences --…