As the demand for behavior analytic services grows, we can expect to see increased diversity among both people seeking behavior analytic services and people seeking licensure or certification as behavior analysts. We must consider the best methods for teaching multicultural competencies to graduate students while simultaneously accommodating…

Millions Learning, a project of the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution, explores scaling and sustaining effective innovations leading to improved system-wide approaches. CUE is implementing a series of Real-time Scaling Labs (RTSLs), in partnership with local institutions in several countries, to generate evidence…

Millions Learning, a project of the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution, explores scaling and sustaining effective innovations leading to improved system-wide approaches. CUE is implementing a series of Real-time Scaling Labs (RTSLs), in partnership with local institutions in several countries, to generate evidence…

As the digital revolution unfolds, individuals are increasingly transforming their traditional homes into smart homes, adopting semi- and fully automated smart devices. This transformative shift, fueled by advancements in information technology, presents vast social and economic opportunities. Despite the burgeoning number of smart devices in the…

This case study employed a qualitative approach utilizing narrative inquiry to explore the perceptions of teachers regarding leadership best practices that contribute to teacher retention and organizational capacity. The primary objective of the study was to identify administrative practices aimed at fostering teacher retention and enhancing…

The "Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing" have served as a cornerstone for best practices in assessment. As the field evolves, so must these standards, with regular revisions ensuring they reflect current knowledge and practice. The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) conducted a survey to gather feedback…

Professional development (PD) for teachers is a ubiquitous feature of the American educational landscape. Yet we know little about how districts navigate the variation in teacher learning needs when designing and implementing district-wide PD programs. In this paper, we describe how the District of Columbia Public Schools implemented an ambitious…

Background: This study investigates the use of large language models to create adaptive, contextually relevant survey questions, aiming to enhance data quality in educational research without limiting scalability. Purpose: We provide step-by-step methods to develop a dynamic survey instrument, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), and introduce…

Introduction: Prioritisation is an important and necessary practice in speech and language therapy (SLT) departments, as the increasing demand for services often exceeds available resources. Despite being a key clinical activity within the profession, however, there is limited research on evidence-based methods for prioritisation systems (PS) used…

This contribution focuses on the institutional and the individual significance of teaching awards in higher education: (1) How do recipients of teaching awards influence the development of university teaching? (2) (In what ways) Can teaching awards promote academic careers? To clarify these questions, we draw on data from two online questionnaire…

The University of Georgia (UGA) is the flagship public research university for the state of Georgia. Located in Athens, UGA enrolls about 40,000 students across 18 colleges. UGA awards baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. About 43% of full-time faculty at UGA are in VITAL faculty roles, with a majority of VITAL faculty in…

Positionality, akin to the art of dancing, requires constant adaptation to the shifting rhythms of relationships within the research field. In youth research, acknowledging positionality is increasingly essential for ethical integrity and accurate representation of participants' perspectives. This article, based on extensive fieldwork with lower…

This paper investigates how Wedman & Graham's performance pyramid model can be a valuable tool to strengthen partnerships between faculty and instructional designers in higher education. The performance pyramid provides a framework with three key performance support dimensions to evaluate needs and incorporate various contextual elements…

Trying to increase our happiness is not a new idea. "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" can be found in the Declaration of Independence, and well-known Yale professor Laurie Santos has a series of episodes in her podcast, "The Happiness Lab," called Happiness Lessons of the Ancients, where she explores happiness…

An individual with digital financial literacy has the knowledge and skills to use digital devices to make better financial decisions. The pervasiveness of financial technology (fintech) in the daily lives of adults in the United States creates digital literacy training and educational opportunities. This report from the field offers a brief…