The years 2020-2022 witnessed rapid socio-political changes in Hong Kong, including measures taken in response to COVID-19 and the implementation of the National Security Law. These changes significantly influenced the role of kindergarten teachers and necessitated a redefinition of their identity. Utilising a tripartite model that considers…

As the world experiences drastic revolutions in technology usage, hyperconnectivity, and extreme political orientations, critical reflexivity in teacher education appears more crucial than ever. Particularly, it is extremely relevant to explore the ways in which teacher educators' individual identities intertwine with collective identities where…

Using improvement science principles and an equity perspective, this book demonstrates how schools and districts can increase their efficacy and how teachers and leaders can improve their practice for the benefit of all students. Through eight case studies representing a variety of K-12 school and community settings, the authors address a range of…

Working from the lens of professional identity, the article explores transformation in higher education by considering the vital role of professional associations, specifically the Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology (SIOPSA). We contend that, due to the historical and spatial dynamics of apartheid and its legacies, many…

The DCU Changemaker Schools Network is a collaborative professional learning network of schools chosen for their pioneering work in the development of empathy, creativity, leadership, and teamwork. Adopted by Dublin City University (DCU) in September 2020, the current network of 18 primary schools has moved into Phase 2 of its development, with…

"Implementation in education" refers to active and planned efforts to introduce and sustain an approach in schools. It involves making, and acting on, evidence-informed decisions. There is substantial evidence indicating that quality implementation amplifies the effectiveness of a range of school-based approaches. However, implementation…

The aim of the present article is to leverage new materialism as a framework for re-conceptualising teachers' digital professional development. Building upon the Deleuzo-Guattarian concepts of affect and machinism, I suggest that technology use cannot be conceptualised as pre-given property or service of independently existing entities. Instead,…

What does it mean to teach in higher education (HE) from vantage points that do not privilege human self-interest, but include nonhuman animals as significant subjects of educational practice? This paper addresses human-animal relations as a nascent area of HE pedagogy. It explores premises of, and approaches to post-anthropocentric HE pedagogies…

Continuous improvement (CI) methods are growing in popularity around the world as approaches to leadership and educational change. There has been particular interest in using CI methods such as collaborative data inquiry to address racial inequities in schools. But these 'wicked' problems are, in many ways, more complex and uncertain than the…

"Improvement Science in Education: A Primer," second edition, is the first and introductory volume in the Myers Education Press series, "Improvement Science in Education and Beyond." It provides a comprehensive overview of improvement science as a framework to guide continuous improvement and reconceptualizes improvement by…

The main purpose of this article is to provide a detailed analysis of the main findings of the high profile Mastercard Foundation report on secondary education in Africa which was published in 2020. Not only is this important in its own right but it enables a number of broader conclusions to be drawn about the strengths and limitations as well as…

Purpose: The paper explores the alignment of artificial intelligence (AI) with what seems to be a belief that language is a natural growth. We reflect back and look forward on George Orwell and C.S. Lewis, based on commonalities and differences that provide unique insights into the implications of generative AI on language development for…

The focus of this paper is to promote the awareness of higher-education administration and faculty of the opportunities presented by developing and implementing lean operational models in their institutions. The paper provides a brief account of the author's observations of small liberal arts colleges that are operating in non-efficient models. It…

Framed by a personal narrative detailing Dr. Gail C. Christopher's commitment to help our nation to jettison the false belief in a racial hierarchy, "Rx Racial Healing: A Guide to Embracing Our Humanity," provides individuals an overview of the methodology, tools, and resources to facilitate and engage in the Rx Racial Healing approach…

Swedish compulsory schools are committed to work for equality and social cohesion. Increasing school segregation, however, challenges this commitment. Based on survey data from Swedish municipalities, this article maps and analyses local initiatives that counteract school segregation. We identify three main types of initiatives--reinforcement,…