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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 15 | Submission Open

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

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

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching in STEM Education

edited by Hyesun You

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | 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)

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 57 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2936 | 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 | Viewed by 575 | 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

School Leadership and School Improvement, 2nd Edition

edited by Liz Hollingworth

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

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

Effective Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Secondary Schools

edited by

Nicole Pyle

and

Daniel Pyle

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 23 | 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)

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 12 | Submission Open

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

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 5 | 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

Navigating Mathematics Learning with Technologies in the Age of AI

edited by

Giuseppe Bianco

and

Gaia Turconi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 147 | 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

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 4543 | 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 1747 | 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 696 | 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)

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 129 | Submission Open

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

The AI-Driven Sustainability in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Fang Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in education; educational sustainability; AI-enhanced learning; sustainable educational technology; AI-driven educational innovation

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

Reimagining School-Based Mental Health: Social-Emotional Learning and Preventive Interventions in an Era of Global Transformation

edited by

Matthew Lemberger-Truelove

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open

Keywords: school-based mental health; social-emotional learning (SEL); preventive interventions; K-12 education; student wellbeing; educational transformation; trauma-informed practices; mental health promotion

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

The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation

edited by

Enrique Sánchez-Rivas

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: cloud computing; educational technology; digital learning; innovation in education; virtual learning environments; flexible learning; digital transformation; online education; distance education; information and communication technologies (ICT) in education

Studying Problem-Solving in Diverse Contexts: From Well-Defined Problem Solving to Real-World Problem Solving

edited by Margarida Romero

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: problem-solving diversity; creative problem solving; collaborative problem solving; complex problem solving; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); computational thinking; human– AI collaboration; curriculum innovation; interdisciplinary learning; 21st century competencies

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Adult Education and Literacy: Exploring the Impact of Adult Education, Literacy and Lifelong Learning

edited by

Clare Power

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: adult education; literacy; lifelong learning

AI—The Emerging Episteme in Higher Education: New Epistemologies, Pedagogies, and Research Methodologies

edited by

Kelum Gamage

Maithree Wickramasinghe

and

Neil Gordon

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in education; adaptive learning systems; intelligent tutoring tools; AI-powered assessments; equity and justice in AI education; AI and academic integrity; AI for inclusive learning; ethics and AI pedagogy; teacher roles with AI; AI and sustainability

Advancing Change in Faculty Evaluation: Pathways to Inclusive Evaluative Cultures and Structures

edited by Leslie D. Gonzales,

Dawn Culpepper

and Wuqi Yu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: academia; academic work environments; academic disciplines; knowledge production; tenure-track faculty; contingent faculty; epistemic exclusion; epistemic inclusion; epistemic oppression; evaluative cultures; peer review; academic hiring; tenure and promotion in academia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

The Role of Technology in STEM Education: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Kadir Kozan

, Ahmed Ashraf Butt,

Saira Anwar

and

Nathaniel Taeho Yu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM; technology; technology integration; technology-enhanced learning; technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Technology-Assisted Instruction in Special Education

edited by

Yufang Cheng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology-assisted instruction; assistive technology; special education; inclusive education; virtual reality; augmented reality; AI-based education; educational technology design; wearable technology

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

Fostering Students’ Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence in Institutions of Higher Education

edited by Michael DeBraga

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

Keywords: generative AI; student perceptions; critical thinking; higher education; academic integrity; metacognition; assessment design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Extended Reality in Educational Innovation: Technological Advancements, Empirical Insights, and Future Directions

edited by

Chinlun Lai

and Yu-Hsuan Lin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: extended reality (XR); immersive learning; STEM education; teacher training; learning analytics; gamification; educational equity; remote and hybrid learning; educational technology trends; AI and XR

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

The Role of Ethics Education in Shaping Student Success

edited by