The National Center on Inclusion Toward Rightful Presence sought out schools that provide effective support in general education curriculum and settings for students who benefit from intensive instruction and support. The Center used knowledge learned from these sites to develop and inform its model for advancing rightful presence in schools,…

Preschool children considered at risk for future reading difficulties experience unique and complex combinations of risk factors. In this exploratory study, we used latent profile analysis (LPA) to investigate the underlying classifications of children identified as at-risk for reading difficulties (N = 281) along selected cognitive,…

Although the multitiered system of supports for behavior (MTSS-B) framework has emerged as a proactive, systemic framework to promote students' social, emotional, and academic outcomes, its implementation may not benefit all youth equitably without explicit considerations related to culturally and racially equitable practice. In this article, we…

Building research capacity in higher education depends significantly on understanding the various contextual support systems that influence and shape students' research interests. This study aims to explore the relationship between these support systems such as universities, tutors, and families and the research interests of STEM undergraduates,…

This manuscript examines the design and perceived benefits of a first-year university seminar for students who self-identify as young men of color. Grounded in applied developmental theory and a storied social-ecological framework, the course integrates group processes, a peer mentor model, and connections to an organizational change network to…

Obesity is linked to high morbidity and mortality and is particularly prevalent in the southeastern United States. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Education (SNAP-Ed), funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides nutrition education and obesity-prevention programs for individuals who qualify for nutrition assistance…

Students' participation in schools is a legal obligation in Norway and has received increased attention due to its prevalence in updates to the national curriculum and Act of Education. This paper presents findings from mixed methods research on student participation in seven Norwegian schools in which students, teachers and leaders were asked…

Purpose: The present research is interested in evaluating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and its extra predictors to examine those factors which determine the millennials and elearning issue. The relationship between behaviour intentions (BI) and further process of adopting elearning is the result on which the…

In the post-pandemic era, lecturers in Higher Education (HE) are confronted with the challenge of motivational and attention deficits in their students. Hence, incentives to foster student engagement and motivation are subject to recent research. One such approach is game-based learning, involving specifically conceptualized games for HE, commonly…

This paper scrutinises the concept of educational urgency through the experiences of former students at two sixth forms in a working-class, ethnic minority borough in East London, Brampton Manor Academy (BMA) and the London Academy of Excellence (LAE). Crowned as the 'Etons of the East End', BMA and LAE have become templates for educational…

Belonging is defined in a variety of ways but most often refers to an individual's feelings of acceptance, inclusion, support, and respect within a certain environment. Belonging is an innate human need and contributes to success in academic and professional settings. Within occupational therapy (OT) education, minimal attention has been paid to…

This classroom-based exploratory study examined the relationships between affective, social, and cognitive aspects of second language (L2) learners' task-based performance. In responding to practical challenges when TBLT is implemented in the real-world context, we collected observational data from multiple sources. In the study, 96 high-school…

The rapid development of large language models (LLMs) has sparked growing interest in their potential to transform education. This study explores how LLMs influence collaborative learning, focusing on student creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collective intelligence. Specifically, it investigates whether artificial intelligence…

Social support is essential to doctoral students' success. However, there is a lack of available instruments that tap into the different sources of social support among doctoral students. To fill the gap, this research developed and validated the Perceived Social Support Scale-Doctoral Students (PSSS-DS). An initial item pool of 42 items was…

Year Coordinators in Australian secondary schools are on the front line of support for students' wellbeing. Given rising rates of psychological distress amongst high school students and increases in the workload and work complexity of teachers, Year Coordinators may be at particular risk of secondary traumatic stress and burnout--the two…