Kim and Opfer (2017) found that number-line estimates increased approximately logarithmically with number when an upper bound (e.g., 100 or 1000) was explicitly marked (bounded condition) and when no upper bound was marked (unbounded condition). Using procedural suggestions from Cohen and Ray (2020), we examined whether this logarithmicity might…

In this era of extreme political polarization, it's tempting to believe nothing can be done to heal a nation that is so obviously divided and led by dysfunctional politicians. But there is a relatively simple and powerful way to begin the healing, and at the same time prepare the next generations of leaders for the rigorous demands of a constantly…

When HR executives and buyers prioritize leadership development options for their senior leaders, corporate coaching is often at the top of the list. Particularly in times of profound change and disruption, executives and senior-level managers need the support of a coach who can help them filter through noise and make clear decisions that propel…

An academic describes her journey as an introvert taking on multiple leadership roles within various institutions and professional organizations. Reflections depict her ability to compensate for characteristics of introversion that do not fit within set institutional leadership templates which are heavily formed by features of extroversion. Along…

This chapter presents reflections on nearly two decades of membership in the Faculty Academy. The group created a safe space for professional growth and change. My story of Faculty Academy activity draws on Dewey's notion of the "doing" and "undergoing" (Dewey in "Art as experience." Perigee Books, New York, p. 47,…

Twenty-six years ago, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) first introduced the term "social emotional learning" (CASEL, 2021). SEL is defined today as "the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage…

"Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education" is the definitive reference for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness, gifted education, and talent development. This third edition: (1) Presents more than 40 summaries of important topics in the field; (2) Features updates to all topics; (3) Introduces new topics,…

As the state of Texas transitions its developmental programs to the corequisite model, the faculty at Angelo State University (ASU) are adjusting their corequisite model, which was implemented 5 years ago. This article traces the origin and development of the current model of corequisite learning at ASU, as well as illustrate best practices that…

The lack of adequate education for entrepreneurship of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) executive managers and owner-managers in Nigeria increases the high rate of poverty and unemployment. Lack of management training and experience contributes to 69% of SMEs' failures. Research on entrepreneurial development and agency intervention for…

Teachers introduced to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM) are often relieved to learn that inquiry isn't a fuzzy ideal, but rather is a curricular approach with a defined vernacular--questions, tasks, and sources. The inquiry blueprint is a one-page visual representation of the questions, tasks, and sources that define an inquiry. In the blueprint,…

The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) curriculum integrates visual, tactile, auditory and speech experiences through rhythmic drumming actions to address life skills. We evaluated life skills before and after participation in TRAP in a school-based setting in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Participants were 23 children in grades 6-12 in…

This study focused on the perceptions of in-service general education teachers who completed a cohort mentoring program leading to certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) at a large, urban university. Based on interviews with 19 members of a cohort of 28, participants valued both the support and augmented skills-development the…

To date, the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES) has been a major source of descriptive information on Head Start and preschool children ages 3 to 5 years old who attend the program. There are 12 regions for federal management of Head Start. FACES gathers data on Head Start programs, staff, children, and families from Regions I…

Research on teacher education and classroom teaching has evolved significantly in recent decades, with more research taking an international or intersectional lens. The International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) has moved with the field, beginning as a predominantly white European and North American organization in 1983, it…

We explore how relational trust was evidenced within the leadership activity of one mathematics leader using cultural-historical activity theory as a theoretical perspective. We use data from interview and observation sources to suggest that relational trust was a motive object of that mathematics leader's activity. Findings contribute knowledge…