In Belgium, religious education (RE) in six recognised religions and in non-denominational ethics is organised in 'official' (i.e. state) schools. This policy, the result of a historical compromise reached in 1958, was anchored in the Constitution in 1988. However, due to increasing religious diversity and secularisation, the organisation of RE in…

During the past years, feminist movements in Chile and Argentina have brought significant transformations in higher education, particularly within universities. The diverse ramifications of these changes are still under revision, but there is a substantial advance in new gender policies within higher education, including gender policies for…

Although the fee-free basic education (FFBE) policy was widely communicated through various channels, confusion and mixed understanding about the waived fees and their implementation persist. Various policy interpretations have led to ongoing confusion among stakeholders (e.g., parents, teachers, administrators), affecting its effective…

A college degree is the most viable route to economic mobility and security, but significant barriers on the road to and through college still exist, particularly for Black, Latinx, Native American students, and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty. College and career pathways can help remove barriers for students as they…

This article considers the way neoliberal reductions in teacher planning time work to impede progress in reconciliatory education. Methodologically informed by phenomenology, the study described here was qualitative in nature and featured interviews with six Nova Scotia high school teachers who were teaching the social studies course "Mi'kmaw…

This paper delves into the transformative impact of university-industry collaboration (UIC) on university innovation performance, leveraging China's "2011 Plan" as a policy backdrop. Through an empirical analysis of 1,355 Chinese universities from 2008 to 2017, we employ the difference-in-differences (DID) model to assess the…

Background: Many school principals face challenges in carrying out effective leadership in managing schools, which impacts teachers' creativity in teaching and student learning achievement. Research on the efforts of school principals in improving students' reading ability in elementary schools is still limited. Therefore, this study specifically…

Background/purpose: The study aims to investigate the role of school leadership policy in enhancing education performance towards developing a governance philosophy model for high school principals in Guizhou, focusing on ideology, culture, and leadership in secondary education. Sixteen informants were invited to this study. Materials/methods: A…

The benefits of STEAM, a transdisciplinary approach incorporating the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, for engaging learners, has been recognised internationally and increasingly forms part of educational policies both in Ireland and internationally. Although previous studies have demonstrated an increase in educator…

Educational gag policies and restrictive curriculum mandates have limited teachers' ability to engage students in critical literacy practices. These policies, which suppress discussions of race, power, and systemic inequality, pose challenges to educators committed to fostering critical inquiry and social consciousness. This study examines how…

In the past few decades, the roles and missions of universities have evolved from traditional missions of teaching, research, and publication to engaging directly in solving day-to-day societal problems and contributing to economic development. The increasing demands of the knowledge-based economy and globalization have played a significant role…

Background: School nurses are often tasked with identifying and managing mental and behavioral health concerns. The objective of this study was to better understand school nurse and school preparedness to identify and manage mental health conditions and psychological stressors. Methods: The authors developed a questionnaire, which was…

This article explores the evolution of English teaching in rural areas in Colombia. Drawing on insights gleaned from scholarly literature, it will critically examine the transformative journey of English teaching and learning in these regions. The initial discussion will delve into a historical overview of rural education and the teaching of…

This paper draws on Freire's social philosophy arguing that adult education (AE) relates to community development (CD). The provision of AE opportunities serves as bait for community members (CMs) to participate in CD projects. This exploratory study undertaken in Ghana, interviewed 9 PhD students on how AE relates to CD, and how adult educators…

How might invoking queer joy praxis address antiqueer, Islamophobic, and settler colonial carceral logics in sexuality education classrooms? In this paper, we delve into the rise of queerphobic and transphobic policies and rhetoric, alongside growing homonationalist and Islamophobic discourses in New Brunswick, Canada. Using data emerging from…