The recent uptick in students exhibiting mental health needs within American public schools has emerged as a concerning trend amongst educators. A plethora of research has occurred on the proliferation of student mental health needs in schools, along with its consequential influence on both teaching and learning. Absent from the current literature…

Parents typically serve as the primary sexuality educators for their children. This qualitative research explored the experiences of parents from Arkansas in providing sexuality education to their children with intellectual disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were used to obtain the perspective of parents, followed by transcription and coding…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate advocacy engagement and self-efficacy of school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their perceptions of key issues in education and challenges to advocacy. Method: A 75-item survey was used to solicit information about advocacy-related experiences of 194 school-based SLPs. The survey…

This paper draws from a critical ethnographic case study of the Roses in Concrete Community School (RiC) in East Oakland, California to explore their approach to repurposing a traditional school into a community responsive learning institution by operationalizing a critical humanist vision of education in a marginalized, urban community. The…

This study investigates the attitudes, concerns, and perceived self-efficacy of Turkish preschool and primary school teachers regarding inclusive education for children with special needs, situating itself within the social psychology of education. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the research examines how teachers' social…

This study examines the effect of nature journaling on engagement patterns among non-traditional adult learners enrolled in an elementary science methods course. The research aims to bridge a gap in the existing literature by investigating the effectiveness of nature journaling in enhancing learning experiences for this specific demographic.…

This article describes the organization of a one-day ChemEd Summit that brought together 73 participants from academic, industrial, government, and nonprofit chemical sciences organizations with the aim to guide future initiatives and collaborative strategies to enhance student readiness for the workforce. Registered participants were asked to…

The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children across the United States. The focus of this issue is "Supporting Immigrant Students." Contents include: (1) Safeguarding the Promise…

Mental health challenges in schools are a growing concern for many students following the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) youth. Students often face unique stressors related to their cultural identities, experiences of racism and discrimination, and social and economic disadvantages. Research has shown…

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the educational field highlights its growing significance in transforming teaching and learning processes. AI has garnered attention in education, raising the need to investigate its intersection with current educational methods. The study aims to conduct a systematic literature review to understand…

Neurotechnology is increasingly transforming education with promising potential for providing tailored support for neurodivergent students. By utilizing electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), neurofeedback, and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), these technologies enable real-time monitoring of students'…

The application of the Universal Design for Learning framework favors the creation of virtual educational environments for all. It requires the development of accessible content, a usable platform and the use of flexible didactics and evaluations that promote the constant motivation of students. The present study aims to design a methodology to…

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) undergraduate students face many obstacles and barriers when navigating historically and predominantly white institutions (HPWI's). BIPOC students also possess and employ an array of community cultural wealth (Yosso, 2005) as they navigate a racially hostile climate (Samuelson & Litzler, 2016;…

Mature adults comprise more than half of the UK higher education student population, indicating significant growth in participation opportunities. However, this expansion has not necessarily resulted in equal educational quality and outcomes for adult learners. This study addresses the research gap regarding the availability and quality of support…

In view of the traditional teaching mode, this study focuses on the application of big data in personalized English teaching in colleges and universities. It aims at improving the teaching effect by using big data. By combining personalized teaching and big data theory, this paper analyzes the current situation of college English teaching,…