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Challenges to Improving Outcomes in K-12 and Postsecondary Systems: Acknowledging the Elephants in the Room
edited by Sean W. Mulvenon
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 887 | Submission Open
Keywords: methodology; quantitative; qualitative; accountability
Transforming the Future of Education: Empowering Active Learning and All-Round Development Through Intelligent Technologies
edited by , Tong Li and Tingting Yang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent technologies in education; active learning; all-round development; adaptive learning systems; collaborative learning; STEM education; computational thinking; educational data analytics; AI in education
The Challenges of Teachers in the Digital Age: Teaching despite Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 686 | Submission Open
Keywords: teachers in the digital age; digital age; capturing attention; teacher's influence; discipline in learning; technology and education; dichotomy in learning; fun in education; information overload; experimental research
New Educational Responsibilities in Today’s Society: The Role of Artificial Intelligence, Quality and Inclusion submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 589 | 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
Promoting Teachers’ Digital Competence in an AI World
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI literacy; chatbots as intelligent tutors; metaverse for learning; ethics and AI; VR; AR; and XR in education; digital skills and digital competence; e-assessment; AI-generated feedback; AI governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Early Entrepreneurial Education in Preschool and Primary School: Unlocking Young Potential submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open
Keywords: entrepreneurial education; preschool; primary school; educators; pedagogy; play; agency; entrepreneurial competencies; inclusivity; policy
Competencies for Sustainable Development in University Education: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by , Diego Gavilán-Martín and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open
Keywords: university education for sustainable development; skills for sustainable development; health and wellness; renewable energies; human rights; corporate responsibility; social sciences and law; engineering and architecture; arts and humanities; higher education
Professional Ethics for Early Childhood Educators
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 413 | Submission Open
Keywords: professional ethics; dilemmas; ethical practices; professional judgement
Teachers as Assessors: Exploring the Socio-Emotional Dimension of Teacher Assessment Literacy
edited by Serafina Pastore
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 330 | 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)
Teacher Preparation in Multicultural Contexts
edited by Shahar Gindi
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: pre-service teachers; intercultural competence; boundary-crossing teaching; teacher training; intercultural contact; cultural sensitivity; reflective practice; inclusive learning; equitable education; teacher preparation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
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 664 | 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 94 | 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
Practice and Policy: Rural and Urban Education Experiences
edited by , Tanya Ovenden-Hope and Jayne Downey
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12523 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural education; urban education; coastal education; internal migration  ; educationally isolated schools; remoteness; periphery; centre; teacher preparation; recruitment; retention and supply
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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10962 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; data science education; data science literacy; data analytics; statistics; statistics education; statistics literacy; computational thinking; machine learning
Motivating Teachers for Europe: Advancing EU Knowledge and Values in Education
edited by Foteini Asderaki and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3980 | Submission Open
Keywords: European citizenship education; teacher training and pedagogy; inclusive and multilingual resources
The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3219 | 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 | Viewed by 1773 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; K-12 education; postsecondary education; AI in education
STEM Education for Real-World Problem Solving: Innovations in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM education; real-world problem solving; innovative instructional strategies
Educational Leadership Complexity: Theories, Methods, and Practices submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership dilemmas; strategic decision-making; complexity in schools; ethical leadership
Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
edited by
submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced language learning (TELL); innovative digital tools; pedagogical integration
Early Childhood Education Policy: Impact on Children's Well-Being and Development
edited by and Johny Daniel
submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5738 | 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 83 | 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 629 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership of international schools; globalisation of education; transnational education; educational policy-borrowing; educational policy learning
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 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical raw materials; climate change; sustainability; interdisciplinary curriculum; chemistry education
(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 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: informal learning; digital ecologies; everyday education; epistemic practices; deontic practices; digital literacy; identity and learning; lifelong learning; intergenerational knowledge; digital participation
Rethinking Science Education: Pedagogical Shifts and Novel Strategies
edited by Susannah Sandrin
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 134 | 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)
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 34 | 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)
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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1373 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational inclusion; digital technologies; quality education; diversity; equitable opportunities; accessibility; digital divide; teacher training
Emerging Trends in Educational Leadership: Crisis-Resilience and Future Proofing Schooling
edited by Christine Cunningham and Michelle Striepe
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 896 | 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 | Viewed by 830 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; learner agency; second language acquisition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Critical Approaches to Educational Leadership: Emerging Trends and New Futurities
edited by Ann Lopez and Donna Swapp
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; educational leadership; critical leadership; school leadership; decolonizing educational leadership; coloniality in educational leadership; leadership frameworks; leadership praxis; diversity; equity; inclusion
Transformative School Leadership: Strategies for Innovation and Improvement
edited by David Gurr and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: transformative leadership; equity; excellence; inclusion
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 | Viewed by 288 | 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 153 | 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)
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education: Counselling, Collaboration, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 126 | 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)
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 | Viewed by 1551 | 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)
Towards Education Justice: Digital Technologies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
edited by and Loshini Naidoo
submission deadline 2 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 564 | Submission Open
Keywords: education justice; digital inclusion; culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy; sustainability; decolonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
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 | Viewed by 317 | 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 82 | 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)
Teacher Evaluation and Teacher Effectiveness
edited by Leslie W. Grant and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher performance appraisal; teacher observation; teacher feedback; teacher evaluation; teacher effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
The Role of Physical Education in Promoting Student Mental Health
edited by Asterios I. Patsiaouras
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 217 | 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 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering education; social sciences; humanities; entrepreneurship; immersive learning
Digital Inclusion in Education: Global Perspectives on Bridging Gaps in Access, Skills, and Equity
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital inclusion; educational equity; digital literacy; artificial intelligence (AI); inclusive pedagogy; access to technology; socioeconomic disparities; global education
Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
edited by Xiaoming Zhai and Shuchen Guo
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7865 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI (GenAI); automatic scoring; personalized tutoring; prompt engineering
Bilingual Education and Second Language Acquisition
edited by Evy Woumans
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1932 | 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 42766 | 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)
Advancements in the Governance and Management of Higher Education
edited by , and Wahyu Supartono
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3996 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; policy analysis; governance; management; quality assurance; technology; inclusivity; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Integrating Generative AI and Game-Based Learning for Equitable and Effective Learning
edited by and Punya Mishra
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 614 | 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 605 | 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)
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 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; integrated STEM; interdisciplinary; inquiry-based learning; illustrations of practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
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