In the context of robust digitalization in education, many Vietnamese higher education institutions have actively applied Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improve teaching and learning, research, and management. Alongside rapidly changing institutional practices regarding course provision, organization of learning and teaching,…

This chapter delves into the potential futures of quality assurance in Vietnam's higher education system, presenting two scenarios: a core, conservative approach and a more open alternative. In a rapidly evolving world, the chapter examines these futures in light of trends such as Vietnam's aging population, increasing gross enrollment rates,…

The Trump administration's push to scale back the federal role in education could mean more autonomy for states. But this increased decision-making power will also make state K-12 accountability more important than ever. States must ensure education funding is used effectively, especially for those students furthest from opportunity. While some…

Governments must strike a balance between promoting access to financial aid while at the same time remaining good stewards of taxpayer funds by preventing fraudulent access. This paper focuses on one of the largest-scale and most consequential policies determining whether students maintain access to Title IV aid, the "Return of Title IV"…

This study comparatively examines state policies of university autonomy in the Eastern Neighborhood countries of the European Union, with a particular focus on Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova. Guided by the principles outlined in the 2007 Lisbon Declaration, the research investigates how university autonomy is shaped by state policies in these three…

A recent development for learning support practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand is He Pikorua: Our Practice Framework. This study explores the potential of He Pikorua to further bridge the gap between inclusive policy and practice through the lived experiences of 10 specialist teachers using the framework. In line with the principles of He…

Achievement gaps observed in classrooms harshly affect low socio-economic students. Early childhood interventions, classroom interventions, and school reforms can help to close these gaps. Intervening before schooling begins by increasing parental education, access to affordable quality childcare, accessible preschool programs that encourage…

In Part 2 we examine how compliance with Health and Safety at Work legislation through paperwork impacts EOTC. The literature suggests writing promotes thinking, particularly when viewed as a process and not just a product. Results from a national survey and interviews show that paperwork is a major barrier to EOTC for many schools. Analysis…

There is a need of a component in science education that can orient students to the complexity characterising the natural sciences position in relation to a globalised risk society and the Anthropocene. Recently, the implications of the German philosophical and educational construct "Bildung" have been discussed in this regard. In this…

Background/purpose: Higher education sustainability is one of the primary influences on researchers, teachers, and policymakers due to its impact on environmental governance, institutional management, and student participation. The objective of this research is to understand the development processes of sustainability initiatives, including…

The internship is a crucial component of principal preparation. This systematic research review aims to build on two prior syntheses of existing research on principal internships. We employed an exhaustive review of five search engines for empirical studies on principal internships in the United States between 2010 and 2023. Our search yielded 92…

In Virginia, a contentious school board meeting led to an arrest and trespassing summons. In Utah, eleven people were charged with disorderly conduct after a board meeting turned chaotic. Not long ago, school boards conducted mundane district business. Understudied and underreported, they were an afterthought of centrally driven education reform…

Schools play a central role in supporting young people affected by mental health issues. This article reports a reflexive thematic analysis of focus group and interview data with English secondary teachers about their perspectives on mental health and well-being in schools. Data were collected during the pandemic year 2020-2021, with a research…

The final report of the "Australian Universities Accord" consultation process highlighted the impact of work-integrated learning requirements on students' ability to complete professional qualifications, conceptualising equity in terms of a need to ensure 'equitable participation'. This article uses the case of social work education to…

For nearly 7 years, universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) have been implementing the Bologna Process (BP) under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), yet its implementation lacks comprehensive academic evaluation. This study investigates the applicability of the BP in IKR English departments, focusing on…