Raising children can be particularly difficult for young parents, who must balance caring for their children with the demands of going to school, training for a career and working to support their families--often without adequate support. This population of over 3 million undergraduates with kids must navigate substantial barriers while striving…

Mental health disorders are the most common burden of disease among school aged children and adolescents. Therefore, it is vital to consider how mental health is understood in a school setting. It is unknown whether pre-service teachers feel prepared and confident when responding to students' mental health needs. Our study aimed to investigate…

While faculty impact on students' utilization of social and navigational resources is generally well documented, research on this experience for disabled students is limited. The purpose of this research study is to explore faculty priorities and understanding of service provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students to address the…

Drawing on self-determination theory (SDT), this qualitative study examines elementary homeroom teachers' beliefs and values, and how they perceive their role in addressing students' needs. Based on 18 semi-structured interviews with 15 homeroom teachers from five schools participating in the Purple School program in Israel, this study uncovers…

Inclusive education is a recognized right. One of the factors addressed the least by the scholarly literature is the right to inclusive education among students with chronic diseases. Given the scarcity of research on this topic, the goal of this study is to identify and analyse how the research published has addressed the inclusion of students…

The study detailed in this doctoral project was designed to examine and understand educator and administrator perceptions of the current state of inclusive education in Catholic schools. The study utilized a survey with quantitative and qualitative characteristics to analyze data. An analysis of the data revealed that there are both similarities…

The study detailed in this doctoral project was designed to examine and understand educator and administrator perceptions of the current state of inclusive education in Catholic schools. The study utilized a survey with quantitative and qualitative characteristics to analyze data. An analysis of the data revealed that there are both similarities…

The purpose of this paper is, through content analysis of 30 publications in the Greek and international literature in scientific texts, books, journal articles and conferences to analyze the conceptual content of pedagogical differentiation in primary education as it emerges from the descriptions and discussion of authors, researchers and…

This article reports on an action-research improvement project undertaken in a primary school setting in London in collaboration with local authority advisors and a reference school. It describes the journey towards the goal of becoming a dyslexia-friendly school framed by the five key recommendations of the Education Endowment Fund recently…

This commentary urges researchers and readers to rethink definitions of adulthood and its relevance in literacy research by arguing that adult readers are distinct from children and even college students. More specifically, it argues that adult literacy learners (those reading at the 8th-grade level equivalent or below and those who did not…

In higher education, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I student-athletes are a unique student population tasked with satisfying their athletic and academic identities. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of student-athlete academic support services associated with career readiness and career…

Taking an inclusive and equitable approach to emergency management planning means considering the needs of the most vulnerable populations first. Students with disabilities (SWDs) are entitled to the same emergency services as their nondisabled peers and should be considered and included during emergency management planning. Taking an equitable…

During 2020 and beyond, coronavirus disease has profoundly disrupted global economic, health and higher education systems. As universities shuttered campuses and businesses locked down, Australia's export education sector stalled. Many international students who were able to return home, did so, while those who could not, would experience varying…

If not supported appropriately, children of imprisoned parents face potential adverse outcomes, including difficulties with academic progress and mental health. This systematic literature review aims to explore ways in which children of imprisoned parents in the UK can be supported in school. Research databases and publication records from third…

This research investigated the experiences, training, and support needs of school leaders regarding students who have experienced trauma. There is a paucity of research exploring the perspectives and experiences of school leaders regarding student trauma. Leadership staff in Australian primary and secondary schools participated in interviews…