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Studies on Effective Educational Programs for Elementary School Students: Using Generative AI to Build Academic Resilience and Self-Regulation Through Soft Skills for Learning

edited by Héctor Rivera and

Eun Hye (Grace) Ko

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 312

Keywords: generative artificial intelligence (generative AI); elementary school students; academic resilience; self-regulation; soft skills for learning; educational programs; social–emotional development

AI in Higher Education: Advancing Research, Teaching, and Learning

edited by

Will W. K. Ma

submission deadline 26 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4766 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; higher education; research; teaching and learning

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

Students on the Margins: Giftedness, Twice-Exceptionality, Disability, and Neurodivergence

edited by Geraldine Townend and Marie McGregor

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2292 | Submission Open

Keywords: twice-exceptional (2e) learners; gifted education; neurodiversity; inclusive education; educational equity; curriculum; student voice; teacher professional learning; marginalised learners; educational policy

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

Educational Leadership Through Personalization in the Era of Digital Transformation

edited by

Orit Avidov-Ungar

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalization; digital transformation; educational leadership; innovation in education; school improvement; teacher professional development

Cross-Cultural Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

edited by Miri Shonfeld

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 100854 | 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

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning

edited by

Kristen Gregory

, Xi Lin and Ken Luterbach

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18229 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; K-12 education; postsecondary education; AI in education

Pedagogy in Early Years Education

edited by

Natalie Nóbrega Santos

and

Mónica Pereira

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4709 | 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)

Trends in Teaching and Learning Technologies for Enhancing Assessment and Feedback

edited by

Laura Screpanti

and Lorella Giannandrea

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4469 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology-enhanced pedagogy; personalized feedback; assessment as learning; automated assessment; intelligent tutoring systems; artificial intelligence in education; learning analytics; cyber physical human systems; transformative and adaptive feedback

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

Emerging Trends in Educational Leadership: Crisis-Resilience and Future Proofing Schooling

edited by Christine Cunningham and Michelle Striepe

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3161 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational leadership; crisis-resilience; future proofing schooling

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1997 | 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

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

edited by Margarita Jimenez-Silva and Karen Guerrero

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1883 | 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)

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

edited by

Mariana-Daniela González-Zamar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | Submission Open

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

The Challenges of Teachers in the Digital Age: Teaching despite Technology

edited by

Paula Fernández

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1215 | 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

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching in STEM Education

edited by Hyesun You

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 687 | 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)

Innovative Pedagogies for Sustainability and Science Education in Teacher Training

edited by

Francisco Javier Robles Moral

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

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

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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13267 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8828 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4120 | Submission Open

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

Higher Education in the Digital Age: Enhancing Learning, Critical Thinking, and Quality

edited by Trine Fossland and

Mike Joy

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1694 | Submission Open

Keywords: higher education; digital transformation; educational quality; learning design; critical thinking; technology-enhanced learning; assessment and feedback; academic integrity; AI literacy; professional digital competence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning

edited by

Sherif Abdelhamid

submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | 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 579 | 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 260 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11546 | 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)

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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8884 | 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)

Innovative Practices to Address Reading and Writing Disparities in Education

edited by

Yucheng Cao

and

Jiali Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3473 | 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)

Playful Pathways to Computational Thinking, Maker Literacies, and STEAM in Early Childhood

edited by Amanda L. Strawhacker and

Amanda A. Sullivan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3316 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM; STEAM; computational thinking; computer science; early childhood; play; playful learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

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

edited by

Corrine Wickens

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3235 | Submission Open

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

The Impact of AI on Curriculum and Education Innovation

edited by

Dario Assante

and Alessandra Antonaci

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2788 | 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

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2555 | 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

Gladys Merma-Molina

, Diego Gavilán-Martín and

Mayra Urrea-Solano

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1912 | 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

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 1746 | Submission Open

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

Curiosity and Its Cultivation in the Era of Generative AI

edited by

Menucha Birenbaum

, Fadia Nasser and Hany Shilton

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1513 | 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)

School Leadership and School Improvement, 2nd Edition

edited by Liz Hollingworth

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1410 | Submission Open

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

Exploring the Interplay of Rural Higher Education Policies, Practices, and Methodologies

edited by Leonard Taylor and Kamia F. Slaughter

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1364 | Submission Open

Keywords: rural education; higher education; research methodologies; education policy; place-based research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Mentoring and Professional Learning in a Challenging World

edited by

Rinat Arbiv-Elyashiv

and

Ainat Guberman

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1272 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Transformation of Science Education: From Foundational Concepts to Critical Practices

edited by George Zhou and Changchun Lin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1184 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical pedagogy; socio-scientific issues; STEM literacy; STEM identify; culturally responsive pedagogy; generative AI; informal learning; community-based learning; real-world problems; teacher education; assessment for critical learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1157 | 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

Holistic Education: What It Is and How It Works

edited by

Michelle W. T. Cheng

and

Huixuan Xu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1134 | Submission Open

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

The Sustainability of Educators in the Teaching Profession

edited by Conra D. Gist

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: professional sustainability; educator development; educator preparation programs; ethnoracially diverse educators; educator wellness and mental health; diverse teaching practices

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

edited by

Olivia G. Stewart

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 589 | 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)

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

edited by

Meital Amzalag

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 564 | 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)

Training and Supporting Educators for Transformative Practice in Special Education

edited by John William McKenna

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 546 | Submission Open

Keywords: free appropriate public education; special education; teacher training; teacher support; students with disabilities; inclusion; evidence-based practice; transition preparation; specialized instruction; collaboration; school working conditions

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

Beyond Testocracy: Imagination, Play, and Well-Being in Early Childhood Education

edited by

Kyung Hee Kim

and

Yi Hua

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood education; testocracy; imagination; play; creativity; child well-being; assessment and accountability; holistic education; teacher agency; educational policy

Effective Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Secondary Schools

edited by

Nicole Pyle

and

Daniel Pyle

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 318 | 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)

Sustainable Development of Digital Education: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Woochun Jun

and Jaekwon Shim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 250 | 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

21st Century Science Classrooms: Innovative Approaches to Technology Integration

edited by

Jiyoon Yoon

and Peggy Semingson

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8936 | 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)

AI for Innovative Pedagogy, Educational Value, and Instructional Impact

edited by

Todd Cherner

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2464 | Submission Open

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

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

Machine Learning in Educational Large Data Analysis

edited by

Chuang Wang

and Yuyang Cai

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1071 | Submission Open

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

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology in STEM Education

edited by Jason Morphew

submission deadline 9 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3334 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3003 | 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)

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