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Shaping the Future of Special Education Using the Student Voice

edited by

Maria Georgiadi

and

Eleni Tragoulia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 224 | 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

edited by

Sean Darling-Hammond

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 220 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9019 | 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

edited by

Faiza M. Jamil

and

Robert C. Pianta

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2236 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1408 | 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

edited by

Emilio Crisol Moya

and

María Asunción Romero López

submission deadline 3 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 767 | 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 1328 | 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

James H. Stronge

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 171 | 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

edited by

Myint Swe Khine

and

Ernest Afari

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 25514 | 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

Angélica Martínez Zarzuelo

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6252 | 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

edited by

Michael Agyemang Adarkwah

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 403 | 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

Aamir Anwar

and Ijaz Ul Haq

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 386 | 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

Ju-Seong Lee

and

Jieun Kiaer

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: GenAI; language education; computer-assisted language learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)

Generative AI Technologies in Higher Education: Exploring the Application and Impact of AI and Prompt Literacy in Academic Practices

edited by

Micheal Moos Van Wyk

and BO Plaatjies

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; higher education; prompt literacy; large language models; AI-assisted learning; educational technology; digital literacy

Breaking Barriers—Equity, Inclusion and Global Readiness in Higher Education

edited by Lydiah Nganga and John Kambutu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 215 | 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)

School Well-Being in the Digital Era

edited by

Kwok Kuen Tsang

and Ying Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6649 | 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

Educational Assessment Theories and Methodologies: Trends in Standardized Testing

edited by Rachel Vannatta and

Audrey Conway Roberts

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5129 | 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 2209 | 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

Jiyoon Yoon

and Peggy Semingson

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | 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

Yucheng Cao

and

Jiali Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | 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

Michael Hast

and Jennifer Chung

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; artificial intelligence; early years education

Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Language and Literacy Education

edited by Constance C. Beecher and

Sohyun Meacham

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 491 | 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

edited by

Guofang Li

Shuqin Cao

and

Jiangbo Hu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 442 | 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

Exploring Outdoor Learning Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives

edited by

Dunja Anđić

and

Sanja Tatalović Vorkapić

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: outdoor learning; sustainability; wellbeing; teachers; nature; kindergarten; competency; socioemotional development; lifelong education; AI

Diverse Learners, Diverse Texts: Fostering Inclusivity and Engagement in Literacy Education

edited by

Corrine Wickens

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: diverse texts; youth studies; literacy education; identity; critical literacy

How Are Students Utilizing Generative AI in Language Learning?

edited by Wendy Jiang and Xiaoji Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI use; pedagogy; assessment; learner experience; opportunities; challenges

Select Papers from EdMeas25: Sydney Educational Measurement and Assessment Symposium 2025

edited by Kathryn Bartimote,

Sofia Kesidou

and

Rachel Wilson

submission deadline 7 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 161 | 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,

Nicolaj Riise Clausen

and Thomas Ryberg

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1333 | 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

Mia Chen

and Sivanes Phillipson

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 235 | 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

Ahmed Hamdan

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple talents; assessment; strength-based education; AI; creativity and innovation; creative problem-solving; mentoring

Fostering Excellence: Advancing the Education for Gifted and Talented Students

edited by

Chua Tee Teo

and

Rhoda Myra Garces-Bacsal

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: gifted and talented students; gifted pedagogies; gifted development

Fostering (dis)Engagement and (dis)Connection: Illuminating Problems and Possibilities of Dialogic Practice for Diverse Learning Environments

edited by

Meredith Marko Harrigan

and

Emi Kanemoto

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: dialogue; dialogic practices; dialogic pedagogy; dialogic communication; diversity; engagement; connection

ICTs in Managing Education Environments

edited by

José María Fernández-Batanero

Pedro José Arrifano Tadeu

and Carlos Jorge Gonçalves Brigas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 51082 | Submission Open

Keywords: education and ICT; teachers’ digital competence; assistive technology; ICT and gender equality; ICT in mediated educational experiences; emerging technologies in contexts of diversity; ICT training policies for equality

Generative AI in Assessment and Feedback Activities of Higher Education

edited by Md Saifuddin Khalid,

Soheil Salha

, Tobias Alexander Bang Tretow-Fish and

Nafees Mansoor

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1074 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; higher education; training; research; assessment; feedback; scientific database; content generation; personalization; adaptive learning

Emerging Technologies in Education: Exploring Their Impact on Teaching and Learning

edited by

Sokratis Tselegkaridis

and

Sapounidis Theodosios

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational technology; artificial intelligence in education; gamification in the classroom; virtual reality in education; augmented reality in education; educational robotics; blended learning; teacher professional development

Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Student Engagement in Higher Education

edited by

Suparna Sinha

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: GenAI; student engagement; faculty development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Nature as the Classroom: Advancing Outdoor Learning Practices Across the Planet, for the Planet

edited by

Karen Kerr

and Natalie O’Neill

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: outdoor classroom; education for sustainability; climate change education; children and young people; learning in for and about nature

Advancing AI Education: Virtual Learning, Technology Integration, and Instructional Design

edited by

Musa Adekunle Ayanwale

and

Damola Olugbade

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in education; virtual learning; instructional design; learning analytics; adaptive assessment; generative AI; teacher professional development; ethics and governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Teaching for Sustainable Futures: Prospects for Professional Growth for Educators

edited by Jeana Kriewaldt and Sally Windsor

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: curriculum and sustainable futures; education for sustainable development; didaktik and sustainability; key competencies; inclusive education and sustainability; environmental and geographical education; citizenship and social justice education

Learning Futures: Designing for Motivation, Self-Regulation and Success in Evolving Learning Ecosystems

edited by

Shazia K. Jan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: motivation; self-regulation; success; artificial intelligence; technology-enhanced learning; portfolio-based assessment; programmatic assessment; learning communities; personalised learning; gamification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)

Music Education and Cultures

edited by

Wai-Chung Ho

and

Siu Hang Eric Kong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural contexts in music education; cultural dilemmas in music education; cultural diversity; cultural dynamics in music education; cultural heritage and preservation; cultural transformation; equity and social justice in music education; globalization and cultures in music education; historical contexts in music education; identity and music education (e.g.; ethnicity; gender; religion); intercultural dialogue through music; music and social cohesion; music education; music teacher education; nationalism and music education; pedagogical innovations in music education; social transformation; technology in music education

AI in Education: Transforming Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment

edited by

Anna Mavroudi

Kyparisia Papanikolaou

and Charoula Angeli

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; pedagogical innovation; curriculum reform; teacher pedagogical development; large language models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Creativity for Life: Educational Pathways to Lifelong Innovation

edited by

Mercedes Ferrando Prieto

and

Carmen Ferrandiz

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 937 | Submission Open

Keywords: domain-specific creativity; creative pedagogy; interdisciplinary education; critical thinking; creativity assessment; innovative teaching methods; teacher professional development; digital creativity in education; inclusive learning environments

Enduring Racial Realism: Confronting Permanence, Retrenchment, and Resistance in Education

edited by Lindsay Pérez Huber,

Oscar Navarro

and

Carlos Fitch

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational equity; social justice; racial realism; institutional racism

Reading Comprehension Instruction for Secondary Students with Learning Difficulties

edited by

Nicole Pyle

, Christa Haring and

Daniel Pyle

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: reading comprehension; adolescent literacy; text-based reading; content area reading; disciplinary reading; reading for understanding; meaning of text; middle and high school; reading or learning difficulties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)

Pedagogy of Wellbeing in Higher Education: Innovating Educational Practice to Support Student Mental Health

edited by Pras Ramluggun and

Tamara Power

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: students’ mental health; pedagogy of wellbeing; inclusive pedagogy; integrating wellbeing into curriculum design; culture of wellbeing on campus; psychologically aware teaching; psychologically safe learning environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)

Empowering Inclusive Practice in Higher Education

edited by

Diana Amundsen

submission deadline 11 May 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive higher education; universal design for learning (UDL); equity and access in education; digital inclusion and emerging technologies; feminist and decolonial pedagogies; indigenous knowledge and education; student voice and co-creation; intersectionality in higher education; curriculum and assessment design; belonging; wellbeing; and care in academia

Advancing Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Education Through Empirical Research

edited by Tobias Hoppe,