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Educational Leadership Complexity: Theories, Methods, and Practices submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1547 | 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 18380 | 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 712 | 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 3772 | 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 53197 | 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 40636 | 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 25830 | 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)
Advancements in the Governance and Management of Higher Education
edited by , and Wahyu Supartono
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7040 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; policy analysis; governance; management; quality assurance; technology; inclusivity; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher 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 7005 | Submission Open
Keywords: professional education; identity work; Bildung; storytelling; narratology; narratives; liminality; enabling context; tacit knowledge; novice; expert; mentoring
Strengths and Assets of the Early Childhood Workforce
edited by Michelle Taylor and Christina Stephens
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5582 | 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 1357 | 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 1146 | 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 936 | 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 857 | 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 742 | 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 384 | 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
Language and Literacy Education in the Early Years: Practices and Principles for Dynamic and Diverse Contexts, 2nd Edition
edited by Grace Oakley
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: early literacy; early reading; early writing; digital literacies in the early years; responsive literacy teaching in the early years; equity in literacy learning
Shaping the Future of Special Education Using the Student Voice submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: student voice; pedagogy; inclusive education; differentiated instruction; co-teaching
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
The Role of U.S. K-12 Schools in Protecting and Promoting Students' Mental Health submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: K-12 school practices; student mental health; public health; psychology; public policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)
Technology-Enhanced Education for Engineering Students
edited by Sonia M. Gómez Puente
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11587 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced learning; virtual laboratories and simulation tools; online collaboration (COIL); artificial intelligence in education; machine learning; personalized learning; interactive learning; gamification; blended learning; hybrid learning; professional development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Teacher–Student Interactions in Turbulent Times: A Global Perspective submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2543 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher-student interactions; early childhood education; elementary education; secondary education; classroom context; proximal processes; classroom interactions; classroom observation; process quality; teacher effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Critical Issues of English for Academic Purposes in Higher Education
edited by Yong Jik Lee, Shuzhan Li, Tuba Yilmaz and Fubiao Zhen
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1887 | Submission Open
Keywords: English for academic purposes (EAPs); higher education; academic literacy; multilingualism; EAP curriculum; design EAP pedagogy; language assessment; technology-enhanced language learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
New Educational Responsibilities in Today’s Society: The Role of Artificial Intelligence, Quality and Inclusion submission deadline 3 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1318 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality education; inclusive education; attention to diversity; teaching and learning processes; family context; information and communication technologies (ICT); active methodologies; COVID-19 educational challenge
Reconsidering Science Literacy: Enhancing Science Understanding for All
edited by William F. McComas
submission deadline 6 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1409 | Submission Open
Keywords: science or scientific literacy; science understanding; science communication; public understanding of science; science misconceptions; literacy; science curriculum
Teacher Evaluation and Teacher Effectiveness
edited by Leslie W. Grant and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher performance appraisal; teacher observation; teacher feedback; teacher evaluation; teacher effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
ChatGPT as Educative and Pedagogical Tool: Perspectives and Prospects submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 28505 | Submission Open
Keywords: ChatGPT; artificial intelligence; chatbot; teaching and learning; assessment; immersive learning; collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Quality Assessment of Higher Education Institutions
edited by María José Fernández Díaz and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7226 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality assessment; higher education; educational improvement; quality of education impact; quality of education institutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Generative AI and Adult Education: Designing Transformative and Inclusive Digital Learning Environments submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; adult learning; vocational education; educational design; digital inclusion
From Digital to Intelligent: AI and the Future of Digital Education in Transforming Pedagogy
edited by and Ijaz Ul Haq
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; digital education; AI in pedagogy; personalised learning; collaborative learning; active learning; AI in assessment; ethical AI in education; intelligent tutoring systems; adaptive learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Using Generative AI (GenAI) in Language Learning and Teaching
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: GenAI; language education; computer-assisted language learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in English Language and Literature Studies submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2711 | Submission Open
Keywords: English language teaching; literature; artificial intelligence; e-learning; digital literacies
Breaking Barriers—Equity, Inclusion and Global Readiness in Higher Education
edited by Lydiah Nganga and John Kambutu
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open
Keywords: equity in higher education; inclusive leadership; global citizenship education; intercultural competence; decolonizing curriculum; strategic policy reform; diversity in academia; globalized pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Generative AI Technologies in Higher Education: Exploring the Application and Impact of AI and Prompt Literacy in Academic Practices
edited by and BO Plaatjies
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; higher education; prompt literacy; large language models; AI-assisted learning; educational technology; digital literacy
School Well-Being in the Digital Era
edited by and Ying Zhang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7806 | Submission Open
Keywords: school well-being; digitalization; digital equality; innovative teaching and learning; digital leadership; GenAI; virtual reality; online learning platforms; student and educator well-being
School Leadership Well-Being: Stressors, Enablers, and Impact on Leadership Practices and Educational Outcomes
edited by , Andrea Rorrer, and Laura Rogers
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7575 | Submission Open
Keywords: K-12 school leadership; well-being; stressors; burnout; career longevity; organizational support; educational outcomes; leadership practices; gender and race in leadership; school effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Educational Assessment Theories and Methodologies: Trends in Standardized Testing
edited by Rachel Vannatta and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6504 | Submission Open
Keywords: standardized testing; PK-16 assessment; educational policy; artificial intelligence; educational technology
Integrating Design Thinking into Engineering Education: Enhancing Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
edited by Nicole Pitterson
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2794 | Submission Open
Keywords: design thinking; creativity; problem-solving skills; pedagogy; innovation; interdisciplinary collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
21st Century Science Classrooms: Innovative Approaches to Technology Integration
edited by and Peggy Semingson
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1388 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced science education; inquiry-based learning; equity and access; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR); digital simulations and modelling; formative assessment; culturally responsive technology integration; professional development for educators
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Innovative Practices to Address Reading and Writing Disparities in Education
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open
Keywords: literacy disparities; reading achievement; writing instruction; educational equity; evidence-based practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Development and Learning: Embracing the Arrival of Artificial Intelligence in the Early Years
edited by and Jennifer Chung
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open
Keywords: child development; artificial intelligence; early years education
Exploring Outdoor Learning Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open
Keywords: outdoor learning; sustainability; wellbeing; teachers; nature; kindergarten; competency; socioemotional development; lifelong education; AI
Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Language and Literacy Education
edited by Constance C. Beecher and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-modal literacy; place-based literacy; storytelling; play-based literacy; digital literacy in early childhood; multiple language learners and multiliteracies; science(s) of literacy; socioemotional literacy; science of reading; family literacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Advances in Research on Languages and Literacies in Multicultural and Inclusive Settings: International and Comparative Perspectives submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open
Keywords: languages and literacies; inclusive education; multilingual learners; neurodiversity and special needs; culturally responsive pedagogy; multimodal literacies; equity in education; teacher beliefs and practices; home and community literacies; assessment for diverse learners
How Are Students Utilizing Generative AI in Language Learning?
edited by Wendy Jiang and Xiaoji Wang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 446 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI use; pedagogy; assessment; learner experience; opportunities; challenges
Diverse Learners, Diverse Texts: Fostering Inclusivity and Engagement in Literacy Education
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open
Keywords: diverse texts; youth studies; literacy education; identity; critical literacy
Supporting Transitions and Engagement in STEM Education
edited by , Dorte Moeskær Larsen, Connie Svabo and Martin Niss
submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; educational transitions; integrated STEM; interdisciplinary approaches to STEM; student engagement; teacher education (pre-service teachers); teacher professional development (continuing teacher education)
Select Papers from EdMeas25: Sydney Educational Measurement and Assessment Symposium 2025
edited by Kathryn Bartimote, and
submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: assessment validity and evidence; technology-enhanced educational measurement; equity and differentiated assessment
Generative AI in Education: Applications and Perspectives from Collaborative Learning
edited by Niels Erik Ruan Lyngdorf, and Thomas Ryberg
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education (AIEd); collaborative learning; education and pedagogy; learning design; participant-direction; educational technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Building Partnerships to Support Intentional Play-Based Learning for Enhanced Outcomes in Children
edited by and Sivanes Phillipson
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: intentional teaching; play-based learning; partnerships in early childhood education; family engagement; community collaboration
Unlocking Potential: The Future of Gifted and Talented Education
edited by Dorothy Sisk and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple talents; assessment; strength-based education; AI; creativity and innovation; creative problem-solving; mentoring
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