In this paper, we deploy the concept of "aporia" to consider the ways in which enactments of policy become 'stuck' as policy "flows" between national and sub-national education systems. We illustrate the overlapping political, governmental and bureaucratic spheres of influence that mediate how national school reform agendas are…

The professional development literature has identified characteristics of effective professional development and investigated teachers' reasoning for their professional development choices. A thorough understanding of teachers' decision-making about their professional development choices can assist providers in developing opportunities that…

This article aims to investigate the national and transnational influences Mr. Lysimaco Ferreira da Costa had in matters concerning gymnastics. The time frame represents the period in which the educator was in charge of the Normal School of Paraná, in Curitiba, Brazil, and published the document "Educational bases for the reorganisation of…

The objective of this study is to examine social media mindfulness and other social media habits as predictors of depression in adolescents. As depression and poor mental health increase for American adolescents, so does the research surrounding the positive outcomes associated with mindfulness. It is possible that mindfulness could be an…

Given recent major geopolitical events in the European region, such as Brexit and the launch of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this article explores recent and under-researched shifts in the geopolitics of the European higher education space, focusing specifically on the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). The analysis is informed by the…

This study delves into factors contributing to the imbalanced development of higher education, which has led to the situation that despite higher education expansion, the universities' contribution to society has only improved a little. The study aims to understand this paradox and its policy implications, particularly in a developing country…

Sleep is instrumental in the formation of long-lasting memories, including social evaluations and social knowledge. The modification of social evaluations holds profound significance for understanding and shaping societal dynamics. Here, we investigated how sleep could contribute to updating the social evaluation of a person generally perceived as…

Cultural perspectives impact governance, and certain cultures may prefer hierarchical and centralized forms of governance, while others may lean towards more democratic and participatory ones. Governance, guided by ethical worldviews, ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in decision-making. Worldviews significantly impact leadership…

Background/purpose: The use of digital tools influences academic performance, either improving learning or distracting students. In that framework, the research was conducted to analyze how the use of digital tools influences the academic performance of university students from a cross-sectional perspective. The objective was to investigate the…

This study explores the lived experiences of Black female school librarians. Studies on school librarians of color are limited to historical research, and more exploratory and empirical studies on Black female school librarians are needed. The study explores the question: What can we learn from the lived experiences of current Black female school…

Student-student relationships, as forms of peer interaction, are central components in school life and exert positive effects on children. Based on social cognitive theory, the current study examined the mediating effect of perceived discrimination on the association between student-student relationships and bullying victimization and the…

The concepts of haunting and performativity are enmeshed to explore how teacher identity is materialised through shared stories. This sharing is interpreted as a calling forward of ghosts that inhabit memories via an analysis of educational narratives derived from twelve semi-structured qualitative interviews conducted with teachers working in…

Background/purpose. The strategic goal of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) literacy is to develop scientifically and technologically equipped global citizens who are innovators and problem-solvers in a rapidly changing world. The study contributes to this goal by drawing pedagogical implications from examining college…

With the implementation of the "Double Reduction" policy in China, quality-oriented off-campus training has emerged as a pivotal education format focusing on social literacy and future competencies. This study uses Python to mine learners' review texts from Dazhong Dianping (a Chinese equivalent of Yelp), applies procedural grounded…

Background: Women labelled with intellectual disabilities face high rates of social exclusion and sexual violence, with limited research and few services tailored to their needs. Peer support offers many benefits including recognition of diverse lived experiences and nonprofessional perspectives. This article highlights collaborative efforts of…