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Belonging in STEM: Evidence-Informed Inclusive Practices to Support Each and Every Child in Early Childhood Environments
edited by Chihing Lim, Hsiu-Wen Yang and Jessica Amsbary
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability inclusion; early childhood education; early years; STEM; racial equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Exploring the Psycho-Social Dimensions of Physical Education: Connecting Mind, Body, and Society
edited by Lowri C Edwards, Ruan Jones and
submission deadline 12 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: motivation in PE; social inclusion in PE; teacher– learner interactions in PE; inclusive education in PE; psycho-social outcomes of PE; self-determination theory in PE; social barriers in PE; inclusive PE practices; physical education and social development
Theory and Research in Data Science Education
edited by , Aisling Leavy, Daniel Frischemeier, Sibel Kazak, Efi Paparistodemou and Dionysia Bakogianni
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 20402 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; data science education; data science literacy; data analytics; statistics; statistics education; statistics literacy; computational thinking; machine learning
Practice and Policy: Rural and Urban Education Experiences
edited by , Tanya Ovenden-Hope and Jayne Downey
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18058 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural education; urban education; coastal education; internal migration  ; educationally isolated schools; remoteness; periphery; centre; teacher preparation; recruitment; retention and supply
The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6897 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital education; distance education (DE); educational technologies; virtual learning environment (VLE); interactivity; digital communication; networked learning; digital inclusion; teacher education; cyberculture
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning
edited by , Xi Lin and Ken Luterbach
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3545 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; K-12 education; postsecondary education; AI in education
Critical Thinking in Science Education: Nurturing Inquiry, Socio-Scientific Issues, and Innovation submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1351 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical thinking; socio-scientific issues; sciences inquiry
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Beyond the Bottom Line: Systemic Pathways to Identity-Responsive STEM Learning
edited by Heidi Cian
submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2438 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM identity; scale; policy; funding
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Early Childhood Education Policy: Impact on Children's Well-Being and Development
edited by and Johny Daniel
submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12438 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; early childhood development policies; children's well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Advocacy and Reform in Special Education: Apprenticeships as a Pipeline Toward a More Inclusive Future submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative teacher licensure; apprenticeship programs; residency models; teacher workforce development; grow-your-own programs; career changers; educator diversity; clinical preparation; educational equity; mentorship and induction
Educational Leadership, Management and Policy in International Education
edited by Mark T. Gibson and Lucy Bailey
submission deadline 21 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 998 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership of international schools; globalisation of education; transnational education; educational policy-borrowing; educational policy learning
Rethinking Science Education: Pedagogical Shifts and Novel Strategies
edited by Susannah Sandrin
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1827 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEAM education; college transfer; gender; culture; informal science education; science outreach; non-traditional students; science pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Learning in Digital Ecologies: Everyday Informal Education and the Fabrication of Social Worlds
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 974 | Submission Open
Keywords: informal learning; digital ecologies; everyday education; epistemic practices; deontic practices; digital literacy; identity and learning; lifelong learning; intergenerational knowledge; digital participation
Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Critical Raw Materials and Global Challenges
edited by , Charlie Cox, Renee Richer and Anne Baranger
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical raw materials; climate change; sustainability; interdisciplinary curriculum; chemistry education
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Innovative Directions in Young Children’s Social and Emotional Learning: Casting a Wider and Deeper Net
edited by Chin Reyes, and Nicola J. Yelland
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: social and emotional learning; equity; diversity; culture; implementation; systems; innovative; global majority
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Enhancing Teaching Through Reflective Practice: Strategies and Insights for Educators on Reflective Learning and Reflection
edited by , and Aušra Kazlauskienė
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10306 | Submission Open
Keywords: reflection; reflective practice; reflective learning; reflective teaching; education; methods and tools for reflection; instruments of reflective practice and their effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Exploring Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood Education
edited by Penelope Kalogeropoulos and Ann Downton
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8257 | Submission Open
Keywords: early numeracy; pedagogies; play-based learning; representations
Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing in Education
edited by Liam O'Hare, Laura Dunne and Sarah Miller
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7024 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; social and emotional learning; wellbeing; universal; whole school; whole community; applied
Teaching and Learning with Technology to Promote Educational Inclusion Processes: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by Verónica Basilotta Gómez-Pablos and Verónica Nistal Anta
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5457 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational inclusion; digital technologies; quality education; diversity; equitable opportunities; accessibility; digital divide; teacher training
Computational Thinking and Programming in Early Childhood Education
edited by , and Ana Claudia Loureiro
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4771 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; computational thinking; programming; educational robotics; teacher practices; teacher training; educational experiences; learning environments; pedagogical approaches; programming and robotics in special educational needs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education: Counselling, Collaboration, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4219 | Submission Open
Keywords: student agency; school counselling; mental health in education; mad studies; service user involvement; inclusive practice; trauma-informed education; participatory research; critical perspectives on wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)
Effective Science Education for Young Children in Early Years Contexts
edited by Pauline Roberts and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2933 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood science; teacher confidence in science; formal science; informal science; educator knowledge and skills; young children and science
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Emerging Trends in Educational Leadership: Crisis-Resilience and Future Proofing Schooling
edited by Christine Cunningham and Michelle Striepe
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1991 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; crisis-resilience; future proofing schooling
Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning: Innovations, Impacts, and Insights
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; learner agency; second language acquisition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Transformative School Leadership: Strategies for Innovation and Improvement
edited by David Gurr and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1374 | Submission Open
Keywords: transformative leadership; equity; excellence; inclusion
Teachers as Assessors: Exploring the Socio-Emotional Dimension of Teacher Assessment Literacy
edited by Serafina Pastore
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher assessment literacy; socio-emotional aspects of assessment; assessment identity; teachers’ assessment practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Education About and for Sustainability—Sustainability in Education: International Perspectives on Learning, Schooling, Education Environments and Systems
edited by Stephan Gerhard Huber
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); education for sustainable development (ESD)
Pedagogy in Early Years Education
edited by Natalie Nóbrega Santos and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; pedagogy; pedagogical practices; child-centered learning; play-based learning; nature-based learning; participatory pedagogy; professional development; educator training; reflective practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Enlightening and Empowering Teacher Education Policies and Practices in and Beyond the Pandemic: Global and Comparative Perspectives, 2nd Edition
edited by and Maria Antonietta Impedovo
submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2132 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher education; teacher professional development; initial teacher education; prospective teachers; in-service teachers; pedagogy; policy development; sustainable development; alternative programs; COVID-19 pandemic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Building Resilient Education in a Changing World
edited by and György Molnár
submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5574 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; challenges; changing world; resilience; technology
Inclusion and Equity for Students with Special Educational Needs: Trends, Tensions, and Tactics
edited by Wendi Beamish and Stephen Hay
submission deadline 6 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusion and equity; special educational needs; disability; teacher education and professional development; policy formulation and implementation; evidence-based practice; inclusive pedagogy; assistive technology; student voice and agency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Creating Cultures and Structures of Opportunity in STEMM Ecosystems submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open
Keywords: science; technology; engineering; math; and medicine; interdisciplinary; systemic approach; organizational change; transformation; higher education; minority-serving institutions and community colleges
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
The Role of Physical Education in Promoting Student Mental Health
edited by Asterios I. Patsiaouras
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2161 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; mental health; students; well-being; physical activity; emotional resilience; academic performance; school-based interventions
Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering education; social sciences; humanities; entrepreneurship; immersive learning
Educational Leadership Complexity: Theories, Methods, and Practices submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1642 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership dilemmas; strategic decision-making; complexity in schools; ethical leadership
Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
edited by Xiaoming Zhai and Shuchen Guo
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19351 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI (GenAI); automatic scoring; personalized tutoring; prompt engineering
Towards Education Justice: Digital Technologies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
edited by and Loshini Naidoo
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open
Keywords: education justice; digital inclusion; culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy; sustainability; decolonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Bilingual Education and Second Language Acquisition
edited by Evy Woumans
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3922 | Submission Open
Keywords: bilingualism; second language acquisition; language learning; education; immersion; content and language integrated learning; English as medium of instruction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Participatory Pedagogy submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 54000 | Submission Open
Keywords: action research; participatory action research; practitioner research; reflective practice; classroom and community settings; practitioners; higher education scholars; contemporary discourse; systematic inquiry; pedagogical practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
Cross-Cultural Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers
edited by Miri Shonfeld
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 42298 | Submission Open
Keywords: intercultural competence; cross-cultural education; teacher education; global citizenship; conflict mediation; equity; diversity; educational technology; intercultural communication; global citizenship; cultural intelligence; educational equity
Unleashing the Potential of E-learning in Higher Education
edited by Panagiotes S. Anastasiades, Charalampos Mouzakis and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 27262 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; artificial intelligence; technology-enhanced learning; virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; gamification; mobile learning; personalized learning environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Critical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Education
edited by Stephen Roderick Dobson and Vidar Skogvoll
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7491 | Submission Open
Keywords: professional education; identity work; Bildung; storytelling; narratology; narratives; liminality; enabling context; tacit knowledge; novice; expert; mentoring
Advancements in the Governance and Management of Higher Education
edited by , and Wahyu Supartono
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7355 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; policy analysis; governance; management; quality assurance; technology; inclusivity; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Strengths and Assets of the Early Childhood Workforce
edited by Michelle Taylor and Christina Stephens
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5767 | Submission Open
Keywords: ECE workforce; early childhood professionals; early care and education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
STEM Stories: Inspiring Integrated STEM Teaching and Learning from Early Childhood to Teacher Education
edited by Tracey Muir, Robert Tai, Carmel Patterson and Matthew Sexton
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; integrated STEM; interdisciplinary; inquiry-based learning; illustrations of practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Redefining Education with Immersive Technologies: Transforming Education with AR and VR
edited by and Sara Mashayekh
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1269 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); immersive technologies; serious games; digital twin; AI-driven personalization; adaptive VR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Critical Approaches to Educational Leadership: Emerging Trends and New Futurities
edited by Ann Lopez and Donna Swapp
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 990 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; educational leadership; critical leadership; school leadership; decolonizing educational leadership; coloniality in educational leadership; leadership frameworks; leadership praxis; diversity; equity; inclusion
Integrating Generative AI and Game-Based Learning for Equitable and Effective Learning
edited by and Punya Mishra
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 873 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; game-based learning; STEM education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Engaging Andragogies in Higher Education
edited by Chase Young and Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open
Keywords: andragogy; higher education teaching; active learning; assessing college students; student-centered learning; teaching-related professional development; student persistence; effective teaching practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
The Impact of AI on Curriculum and Education Innovation
edited by and Alessandra Antonaci
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence (GenAI); large language models (LLMs); ethical AI in education; AI Literacy; digital competence (DigComp/DigCompEdu); academic integrity; AI governance and policy; AI assessment tools; competence frameworks; AI toolkit for educators
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