Background: People with Down syndrome (DS) are predisposed to challenges with executive functions (EF), which are crucial for adaptive outcomes and academic success. Early interventions targeting EF are therefore critical. The present study analysed Italian data on the acceptability, enjoyability and household implementation of EXPO (EXecutive…

Based on the qualitative interview data from children and parents in a mixed-community village in tribal areas of Odisha, one of the eastern state of India, the paper examines how the parental perceptions and the context of their decision-making process, shape the choice for private schooling even they have limited income and government run…

This study aimed to explore the literacy interactions of deaf and hearing parents with their preschool children in Saudi Arabia. The participants were three sets of parents (six individuals) of preschoolers. Data were collected through home literacy observation, experience sampling method, and interviews. All participants endorsed learning through…

This research explored the impact of online parenting programs and guidance on mothers' sense of competency in supporting their twice-exceptional (2e) children. Trained professionals in strength-based assessment conducted two independent studies. Study A involved 8 mothers with 2e children aged seven to ten with ADHD and gifted tendencies, while…

Equity gaps in education are typically associated with the disadvantage of a historically underserved group. They are usually labeled according to these groups (group labels) and/or the opportunities or outcomes (focal labels) in which they differ. However, this labeling practice favors a static understanding of equity gaps. As an alternative, we…

Coursework in civics teaches collaboration--an indispensable skill in a democracy--as well as critical thinking. Knowledge about and understanding of civics is especially important in California, where voters regularly make major policy decisions through the initiative process. To understand how the public thinks about civics issues, Public Policy…

In response to racial and cultural inequities that persist in areas of curricula and school-family partnerships, this study examines how parents' perspectives (including primary caregivers) on their children's experiences in one Freedom Schools program in a mid-sized urban city informs the ways traditional curriculum and pedagogy might be more…

This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of a virtual supportive program on knowledge among mothers of preterm infants and their bond. Mothers of preterm infants are at risk of becoming emotionally detached from their infants because of immediate separation and the lack of support during the early postpartum period, especially in mothers…

This paper contributes to the study of mechanisms of parental responsibilisation and involvement that solidify unequal educational opportunities and camouflage these, especially from pupils. Drawing on data from Zurich, the biggest city in Switzerland, the authors find that parental responsibilisation plays a crucial role in ensuring that…

Parent engagement has long been considered important for students' academic achievement and well-being. To ensure strength-based parent engagement, it is important for teachers to be prepared to work with parents. This study reports findings from interviews with Canadian teacher educators to better understand their role in preparing teachers for…

Parents are a key role player in the success of students in school and mathematics through assistance with homework. However parental involvement with mathematics homework and their contribution toward progress within the subject is an ongoing topic of debate for many different reasons. This article focuses on a Family Mathematics Programme (FMP)…

This study examines the direct and indirect effects of perceived parental academic involvement on student achievement through academic motivation, based on Self-Determination Theory. The study group consisted of 849 ninth-grade students from 12 public high schools in a major urban area in Türkiye. Parental involvement was analyzed through two…

Despite the critical importance of critical thinking in higher education, a gap remains regarding how environmental factors shape these dispositions. This study examined the influence of school climate, classroom management, and parenting styles on university students' critical thinking dispositions, with an inclusive classroom climate as a…

This article explores some of the disparities between policy and practice in relation to the use of managed moves in the UK education system. The article interweaves professional reflection as a practitioner, into a review of academic literature and policy in relation to how managed moves could be implemented in order for them to better serve the…

Child-rearing practices can be challenging for migrants who often require socio-cultural and emotional adjustments. This article discusses parenting in exile with a focus on the experiences of highly educated Eritrean migrants in the UK. Qualitative data are collected from eighteen highly educated Eritrean migrants selected through purposive and…