Teacher quality and teacher education improvement have been central discourses for at least two decades in global education. In Australia, despite the pervasive nature of these discussions, there is a lack of substantial evidence indicating the existence of a problem in this regard. Policies aimed at enhancing the 'preparedness' of teacher…

We argue that college students' field-of-study choices significantly influence how economies respond to labor market disruptions. To do so, we develop and estimate a framework featuring forward-looking students who choose a field of study when entering college, and subsequently make decisions over occupations after graduating and entering the…

This paper examines intergenerational mobility in China and Russia during their transitions from central planning to market systems. We consider mobility as movement captured by changes in status between parents and children. We provide estimates of overall mobility, which involves mobility during transition to a system's steady state, as well as…

Focusing on the unique experiences of Black women in K-12 leadership, this work blends personal narratives with critical analysis to reveal systemic barriers rooted in the intersections of race and gender. It argues that the challenges Black women face are not isolated incidents but pervasive and embedded in the broader narrative of U.S. history,…

Driven by the desire to address wicked problems and contribute to societal transitions, positive societal impact is on the agenda of higher education institutions. This article explores how the repositioning of education can take shape by redefining wicked problems as matters of concern. Problems presuppose solutions; concerns reflect ambiguities,…

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, also known as EDI, is one of several acronyms that refer to policies and practices of organizations, such as K to 12 school boards and post-secondary institutions, to promote inclusive and equitable environments. While EDI has become a ubiquitous discourse in educational administration, its impact extends into…

The queer critical literacies (QCL) approach to education aims to meaningfully engage with gender and sexuality diversity in educational settings. This article reflects on an English course for final-year Bachelor of Education students at a South African university. In the course, the QCL framework was introduced and texts with diverse gender and…

ABSTRACT Global research on shadow education has gained significant attention over the past three decades. The term was coined in a 1991 research project report in Malaysia, but, despite expanded global research, little follow-up research was conducted in that country. Drawing on a comparative analysis of senior secondary students surveyed in 2022…

Three-quarters of a century after Milton Friedman popularized the idea, universal school vouchers have suddenly become a reality in 17 states since 2021. These new policies promise to be one of the most far-reaching reforms in U.S. education history. We make two contributions to understanding this policy. First, we provide a rich description of…

People, communities, and nature are directly and indirectly affected by long-term shifts in the environment. Transformative action is necessary to respond to these shifts and infuse sustainable practices throughout affected sectors and communities. Higher education institutions are central in identifying sustainable and resilient paths forward…

At this year's Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister set out a renewed national ambition: for two-thirds of young people to have a higher-level qualification (Level 4 and above) by the age of 25, whether through a degree, higher technical qualification or apprenticeship. This could represent a paradigm shift in the national approach to…

This article discusses the sustainability of higher education internationalisation and changing practice during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. While many previous studies frame the understanding of sustainable internationalisation within the discourse of environmental and financial sustainability, we view the sustainability of…

Purpose: Technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the way we work; however, it is yet to systemically transform learning at the workplace beyond augmentation of formal education's learning processes. This paper derives functional requirements for technologies that support workplace learning and assesses the suitability and…

Background: Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, with a disproportionately high impact on older adults and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. The STROKE-CARE study aimed to develop and assess a targeted stroke awareness workshop for seniors, addressing disparities in stroke knowledge and response readiness.…

The transformation of universities has focused on the systems of governance, epistemologies and pedagogies to the detriment of people who are drivers of transformation. This lack of focus on people results in assimilation into the existing institutional culture, which is Western. Notably, Western culture is individualistic in nature and privileges…