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Supporting Multilingual Students in Schools: Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities, 2nd Edition

edited by Margarita Jimenez-Silva and Karen Guerrero

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open

Keywords: multilingual learners; emergent bilinguals; bilingual education; teacher preparation; teacher professional development; translanguaging; language and identity; heritage language speakers; heritage language programs; dual language programs; bilingual models; international contexts; STEM content areas; social studies/social sciences; culturally sustaining pedagogy; culturally responsive pedagogy; culturally relevant pedagogy; language loss; family engagement

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

Pedagogy in Early Years Education

edited by Natalie Nóbrega Santos and

Mónica Pereira

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 457 | 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)

The Future of Technology-Infused Teaching and Learning: From Preparation to Professional Practice

edited by

Yi Jin

and

Teresa Foulger

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology infusion; preservice teacher; teacher education program; in-service teacher; professional learning; professional practices

Creative Thinking and Visual Arts Education: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ecologies of Learning

edited by

Mariana-Daniela González-Zamar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: creative thinking; visual arts; artificial intelligence; digital ecologies; arts education

Innovative Pedagogies for Sustainability and Science Education in Teacher Training

edited by

Francisco Javier Robles Moral

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; teacher training; science education; STEAM; environmental literacy; SDGs; biodiversity education; early childhood education; educational technology

SDG 4 and Education in the Global South and Global North: Curriculum, Policy, and Practice

edited by Lydiah Nganga and John Kambutu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development goal 4 (SDG 4); educational equity; transformative learning; curriculum reform; global citizenship education (GCED); education for sustainable development (ESD); teacher agency; decolonial and Indigenous education; comparative North– South perspectives; educational policy and governance

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching in STEM Education

edited by Hyesun You

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: interdisciplinary STEM education; systems thinking; STEM curriculum design; interdisciplinary assessment; teacher professional development; technology integration; AI in education

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Evidence-Based Policy Is Everybody’s Business: Supporting Effective Policy Decision-Making in Early Childhood Education and Care

edited by Susan Irvine,

Fay Hadley

and

Lennie Barblett

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: ECEC; public policy; evidence-informed; genuine collaboration; sector engagement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)

Social Presence and Collaboration in Online Learning Environments in an Age of Generative AI

edited by Aimee Whiteside

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: social presence; collaboration; connectedness; online learning; blended learning; hybrid learning; technology-enhanced learning; leadership; higher education; K-12; AI; generative AI

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

The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education

edited by

Andreia De Bem Machado

and

Maria José Sousa

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7881 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital education; distance education (DE); educational technologies; virtual learning environment (VLE); interactivity; digital communication; networked learning; digital inclusion; teacher education; cyberculture

Motivating Teachers for Europe: Advancing EU Knowledge and Values in Education

edited by Foteini Asderaki and

Sofia Mastrokoukou

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6419 | Submission Open

Keywords: European citizenship education; teacher training and pedagogy; inclusive and multilingual resources

STEM Education for Real-World Problem Solving: Innovations in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice

edited by

Aparajita Jaiswal

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2088 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM education; real-world problem solving; innovative instructional strategies

Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning

edited by

Sherif Abdelhamid

submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology-enhanced language learning (TELL); innovative digital tools; pedagogical integration

Engagement, Agency and Belonging in Online and Hybrid University Learning: Relational, Sociocultural and Self-Determination Perspectives on Quality Tertiary Education

edited by

Dilani Gedera

and

Forbes Dianne

submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: online learning; hybrid and hyflex learning; student engagement; learner agency; belonging; relational pedagogy; sociocultural perspectives; self-determination theory; higher education; quality tertiary learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Ethical Issues in Automated Assessment System

edited by

Chantal Mutimukwe

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: automated assessment; artificial intelligence; ethics; algorithmic bias; fairness; transparency; explainability; data privacy; educational technology; responsible AI

Evidence-Based Solutions for Literacy Development in the Global South: A Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean

edited by

Maria Cockerill

, Pelusa Orellana and Katherine Strasser

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7162 | Submission Open

Keywords: early literacy development; oral language and communication; reading phonics and comprehension; writing; using digital technology to promote literacy; collaborative learning to promote literacy; equity in literacy learning; targeted interventions capable of improving literacy outcomes for all pupils

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

Competencies for Sustainable Development in University Education: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Gladys Merma-Molina

, Diego Gavilán-Martín and

Mayra Urrea-Solano

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1147 | 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

Early Entrepreneurial Education in Preschool and Primary School: Unlocking Young Potential

edited by

Trudie Murray

Kelly Smith

and

Alan Morgan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 926 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurial education; preschool; primary school; educators; pedagogy; play; agency; entrepreneurial competencies; inclusivity; policy

School Leadership and School Improvement, 2nd Edition

edited by Liz Hollingworth

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: school leadership; school reform; improvement science; program evaluation

Teacher Education and Education for Sustainability

edited by

María Teresa Fuertes Camacho

Sílvia Albareda-Tiana

and

María del Carmen Solís-Espallargas

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher education for sustainability; education for sustainable development (ESD); sustainability competences; teacher professional development; service-learning (ApS); practicum and reflective practice; transformative learning; transdisciplinary education; curriculum innovation; global citizenship education

Multimodality, Digital Literacies, and Criticality: Expanding Meaning-Making in Contemporary Learning Spaces

edited by

Olivia G. Stewart

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodality; digital literacies; AI literacy; critical digital literacy; multiliteracies; social semiotics; equity

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

Bridging the Gap: Higher Education, Skills, and Graduate Employability

edited by Alice Bertoletti,

Mara Soncin

and

Melisa Lucia Diaz Lema

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: graduate employability; skills development; higher education outcomes; skill shortages; human capital; labour-market alignment; curriculum design; skills analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Re-Examining Argumentation in Science Education: Implications for the Future of Learning, Pedagogy and Research

edited by

Andy Cavagnetto

and

Ying-Chih Chen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: argumentation; pedagogy; uncertainty; science education; dialogue; agency; research methods; generative AI; human learning

Game-Based Learning for Competency Development: Design, Mechanisms and Evidence

edited by Michele D. Dickey

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: game-based learning; game mechanics; experiential learning; cognitive engagement; affective engagement; immersive learning; learning design; narrative design; digital learning environments

Curiosity and Its Cultivation in the Era of Generative AI

edited by

Menucha Birenbaum

, Fadia Nasser and Hany Shilton

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: curiosity profiles; perceived quality of life; well-being; curiosity cultivation; GenAI era

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

Mentoring and Professional Learning in a Challenging World

edited by

Rinat Arbiv-Elyashiv

and

Ainat Guberman

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: mentoring; professional learning; professional development; teacher education; teacher induction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Effective Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Secondary Schools

edited by

Nicole Pyle

and

Daniel Pyle

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusion; inclusive models; inclusive practices; inclusive education; students with disabilities; general education

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

Modern Psychometrics for Digital Assessment in Education

edited by Yi-Hsin Chen and

Xin Qiao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychometrics; digital assessment; educational measurement; adaptive testing; item response theory; rasch models; bayesian methods; learning analytics; AI in psychometrics; response time analysis; fairness and equity; validity and reliability

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

From Curiosity to Care: Early Childhood Science, STEM, and Sustainability Education

edited by

Qingna Jin

and

Melissa Bishop

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood science education; STEM; environmental education; sustainability education; play-based learning; teacher education; place/land-based; equity; accessibility; community partnerships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)

Digital Lives, Digital Journeys: The Evolution of Play and Literacy Among Young People

edited by

Meital Amzalag

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood education (ECE); digital lives; digital literacy; generative AI (GenAI); informal vs. formal learning; self-determined learning; leisure-time technology use; cognitive and social development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)

Sustainable Development of Digital Education: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Woochun Jun

and Jaekwon Shim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability in digital education; artificial intelligence education; digital divide in education; information and communication ethics; digital education policies; gifted education in digital education; digital education for the disabled

Holistic Education: What It Is and How It Works

edited by

Michelle W. T. Cheng

and

Huixuan Xu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: higher education; university students; holistic development; experiential learning; co-curriculum

Machine Learning in Educational Large Data Analysis

edited by

Chuang Wang

and Yuyang Cai

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; educational research; large data; data analysis; statistical procedure; large language model

AI for Innovative Pedagogy, Educational Value, and Instructional Impact

edited by

Todd Cherner

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; teaching; tool selection; pedagogy; assessment

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

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology in STEM Education

edited by Jason Morphew

submission deadline 9 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering education; science education; mathematics education; cognitive science; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; educational theory; evidence-based practice; measurement; methodology; educational technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Mathematics Education in Special and Inclusive Settings: Research and Practice

edited by

Garyfalia Charitaki

, Anastasia Alevriadou and

Spyridon-Georgios Soulis

submission deadline 12 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: early numeracy; mathematics vocabulary knowledge; early numeracy interventions; home-numeracy experiences; new directions in measurement; screening for early numeracy skill development; systematic reviews/meta-analysis; data science in mathematics education; inclusive education; special education

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

Digital Inclusion in Education: Global Perspectives on Bridging Gaps in Access, Skills, and Equity

edited by

Erika Pinter

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital inclusion; educational equity; digital literacy; artificial intelligence (AI); inclusive pedagogy; access to technology; socioeconomic disparities; global education

Exploring the Psycho-Social Dimensions of Physical Education: Connecting Mind, Body, and Society

edited by Lowri C Edwards, Ruan Jones and

Daniel Milton

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 351 | 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

Navigating Mathematics Learning with Technologies in the Age of AI

edited by

Giuseppe Bianco

and

Gaia Turconi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM and STEAM education; mathematics education; mathematics learning; technology in mathematics education; technology in mathematics learning; technology-enhanced learning; artificial intelligence (AI) in education; digital tools in education; artifacts; tools and mindtools; epistemology of mathematics education

Social–Emotional Learning and Inclusive and Special Education

edited by

Ronen Kasperski

and Merav Esther Hemi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

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

Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties: Evidence-Based Assessment, Intervention, and Classroom Strategies

edited by

Matthias Grunke

and Kristi L Santi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: learning difficulties; evidence-based education; assessment; intervention; inclusive instruction; behavioral support; academic outcomes; assistive technology; prevention; teacher professional knowledge

The Promotion of Reflective Practice in Teachers’ Professional Development

edited by Rui Araújo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher collaborative work; teacher professional development; teacher reflective practice; teacher reflection levels; teacher reflection skills and strategies; teacher critical reflection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Innovations in Language Assessment for Multilingual Education: Digital, Inclusive, and Global Perspectives

edited by

Dina Tsagari

and

Karin Vogt

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 5510 | Submission Open

Keywords: multilingual assessment; language testing; digital assessment; translanguaging; AI in language assessment; teacher education; assessment literacy; inclusive assessment; social justice; multilingual contexts

A Nexus Between Teacher Agency and Accountability: Research and Practice

edited by

Chrysa Keung

and Paul Campbell

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2461 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher agency; accountability; professionalism; professional practice

Higher Education in the Age of AI: Instructional Innovation, Societal Equity, and Infrastructure Reliance

edited by Isabel Steinhardt

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 1585 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in higher education; pedagogical innovation; societal responsibility; technological dependency; algorithmic bias; AI hallucinations; ethical governance; digital divide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Cultivating Cognitive and Critical Thinking Skills Through Innovative Pedagogies

edited by

Abeer Watted

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive skills; critical thinking; innovative pedagogies; project-based learning; technology-enhanced learning; artificial intelligence in education; metacognition; computational thinking; STEM education; educational innovation; MOOCs

Integrating GAI into K-12 Education to Support Innovative Teaching and Learning: Reports of Evidence of Practice

edited by

Louis S. Nadelson

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; educational innovation; value added; student centered learning; curriculum integration

Fostering Intercultural Communication Competence in Language Teaching and Learning

edited by

Ping Yang

and Jinghe Han

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

Keywords: intercultural communication competence (ICC); dialogic intercultural communication competence; intercultural education; intercultural identity development; generative AI; formal and informal educational settings; translanguaging and ICC; technology and ICC

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

Supporting Early Language and Literacy Success: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Classroom Practice

edited by

Amy Scott

and Lisa Furlong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: language development; literacy development; evidence-based practice; teacher professional learning; oral language intervention; inclusive education; multilingual learners

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

Beyond the Correct Answer: Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities for AI in Education

edited by Marie Devlin and

Steve Riddle

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; assessment; competency frameworks; case studies; employability; academic integrity

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

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