Background/purpose: Since Vietnam's accession to ASEAN in 1995, English has become crucial for regional and international engagement, driving changes in language education policies and increasing the demand for qualified teachers of English. However, little contextrelated research focuses on second-career EFL teachers (SCETs). This study explores…

The last decade has seen tremendous growth in the proportion of students of color among undergraduates in the United States, and yet racial inequalities persist when it comes to enrollment at top-tier universities, college completion rates, and the concentration of student loan debt following college graduation. In this article, the authors point…

Teacher leaders of Color, specifically Black and Latinx teachers, can be instrumental in diversifying the predominately white teacher workforce. While traditional roles of teacher leaders have been focused on improving instruction, this article offers a conceptual framework to re-envision the role of teacher leaders of Color to inform critical…

The chapters in this volume of "New Directions for Community Colleges" highlight the intended roles of boards of trustees and illustrate areas in which board relations often go awry. This final manuscript brings together the themes of the volume, highlights lessons learned and presents recommendations moving forward. The challenges…

In three studies, we examined whether beliefs in repressed memory and dissociative amnesia could be changed. Participants provided agreement ratings to statements related to repressed memory and dissociative amnesia. Then, they received a university course which included education on the science of memory. Following this, participants had to…

Individuals who engage in problem behavior receive treatment services in various settings, such as their homes, schools, and clinics. These individuals are also likely to experience treatment provision from various practitioners, such as therapists, teachers, and caregivers. Changes in the treatment setting or intervention agent (i.e., context)…

Climate change-related disasters have drawn increased attention to the impact of air pollution on health. 122 children ages 9-11 years old, M(SD) = 9.91(.56), participated. Levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) near participants' homes were obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency. Cytokines were assayed from 100 child serum samples: IL-6,…

The COVID-19 pandemic uniquely affected nearly all the subject matter in a typical principles of macroeconomics class. Fluctuations in the basic macroeconomic data in the COVID era were staggering and offer new teaching opportunities. In addition, because the recession was primarily driven by supply side shocks, the entire episode offers a unique…

This report addresses the pressing challenges facing higher education institutions due to declining enrollment. This comprehensive document offers actionable recommendations for universities and policymakers to navigate the anticipated demographic shifts and safeguard the future of higher education. As enrollment rates continue to decline, driven…

Background: Mid-adolescence is an important phase of self-development in various domains including academics as well as for changes in the neural mechanisms underlying the self-concept. Students' academic self-concept (ASC) is affected by educational achievements and social others (such as teachers and peers). To what extent these external…

American education has inherited beliefs and practices unaligned with 21st-century needs, which prevents us from providing an appropriate education to many students. To reimagine education, we must understand tensions between shifting societal values, developmental goals, and educational structures. After discussing some of the values that pull…

"Transforming the School Counseling Profession" is an introduction that conveys how the roles of the professional school counselor fit together comprehensively. Using easy-to-understand language and illustrated with numerous applied examples, case studies and vignettes, it connects theory to practice with real examples of practitioners…

Explore the vital link between personal well-being and professional success in this guide to educational leadership. Drawing on personal experiences, author Joshua Ray offers practical strategies, relatable anecdotes, and templates to help leaders thrive professionally and personally. Learn to prioritize work-life balance, overcome impostor…

This article provides a knowledge base on how teacher isolation was investigated, conceptualised and reported in the literature. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, we extracted 23 relevant articles. Our analysis shows that 53 discrete elements, clustered into six dimensions, contribute to teacher…

Many studies have investigated students' attitudes toward engineering (ATE), but few have examined the changes in attitudes after attending an engineering design curriculum. This study analyzes these attitudinal changes in students attending an engineering-focused science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (EF-STEM) curriculum and…