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Innovations and Evidence-Based Approaches in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education

edited by Serife Balikci

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4903 | Submission Open

Keywords: early intervention; early childhood special education; evidence-based practices; family-centered interventions; parent-mediated interventions; inclusive early childhood education; implementation fidelity; professional development and coaching; technology-enhanced interventions; equity and cultural responsiveness

The Role of Physical Education in Promoting Student Mental Health

edited by Asterios I. Patsiaouras

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4765 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; mental health; students; well-being; physical activity; emotional resilience; academic performance; school-based interventions

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

edited by

Suparna Sinha

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3992 | Submission Open

Keywords: GenAI; student engagement; faculty development

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

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

edited by Tobias Hoppe,

Monika Martin

and

Vanessa Aeschbach

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3619 | Submission Open

Keywords: education for sustainable development (ESD); climate change education (CCE); educational strategies; effective teaching

Innovative Directions in Young Children’s Social and Emotional Learning: Casting a Wider and Deeper Net

edited by Chin Reyes,

Craig S. Bailey

and Nicola J. Yelland

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3155 | 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)

Positive Education: Strategies for Resilience, Well-Being, and Academic Success

edited by Chuan-Chung Hsieh, Chih-Hung Wang and Juihsuan Hung

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3094 | Submission Open

Keywords: positive education; positive psychology interventions (PPIs); resilience; student well-being; teacher well-being; academic success; mental health support; mindfulness in education; positive emotion; socio-emotional learning; instructional strategies; psychological well-being

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

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

edited by

Shazia K. Jan

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2382 | 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)

Multilingual Education and Family Language Policy in a Changing World

edited by

Natalia Ringblom

and Mila Schwartz

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: family language policy; multilingual education; language policy; child agency; lifelong learning; language governance; multilingual development; educational policy; migration; sociolinguistics

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

Fostering Inclusive Online Education: From Foundational Learner Support to Collaborative Learning

edited by Chris Campbell and

Vanessa Honson

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive education; inclusive learning environments; inclusive online culture; inclusive online education; collaborative learning; inclusive online collaborative learning; online collaborative tools; higher education

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

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sport, Society, and Education

edited by Seungman Lee,

Kihee Jo

and

Eui-Jae Lee

submission deadline 18 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport and society; educational technology; education and social inequality; physical education; inclusion and equity in education; educational policy and governance; lifelong learning; community development

Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Transnational Education (TNE)

edited by Youcef Gheraibia, ِِِAleem Al-othmani and Hardeep Basra

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-enhanced pedagogy in TNE; assessment, academic integrity, and quality assurance; student experience and support; staff capability and academic practice; governance, ethics, and regulation; strategic and institutional perspectives

Equitable Science Education for Engaging All Learners in Science

edited by

Laurinda Leite

and

Luís Dourado

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5143 | Submission Open

Keywords: equity; science education; scientific literacy; science careers; learning needs; cognitive challenges; contextualized science; teacher education; diversity; inclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

The Use of AI in ESL/EFL Education: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Ju-Chuan Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4929 | Submission Open

Keywords: English as a second language; English as a foreign language; AI; plagiarism; teacher identity; language policy; teacher development; AI literacy

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

Teaching for Sustainable Futures: Prospects for Professional Growth for Educators

edited by Jeana Kriewaldt and Sally Windsor

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4383 | 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

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

edited by Margarita Jimenez-Silva and Karen Guerrero

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3141 | 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)

Inclusive STEAM Education

edited by

Uwe Karsten Simon

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEAM; natural sciences; inclusion education; special needs; school; life-long learning; teacher training

Transforming Classrooms with AI: Innovations in Virtual Learning

edited by Daniel Chang,

Michael Pin Chuan Lin

and

Jeeho Ryoo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2424 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; virtual learning; AI in education; self-regulated learning; ethical AI; personalized education; technology-enhanced learning; inclusive AI; human–AI collaboration; linguistic justice

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

What to Teach—and What to Stop Teaching—in Mathematics in the Age of AI: Statistical Evidence on Effective and Ineffective Methods

edited by

László Bognár

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2186 | Submission Open

Keywords: what to teach in AI age; beyond calculation learning; human versus machine reasoning; redefining mathematics education; teaching for post-AI thinking; evidence-based educational research

Is AI a Double-Edged Sword? Perspectives from Teachers and Students

edited by Cansu Tatar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1540 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; generative AI; teacher AI competencies; student perceptions; ethical AI; educational technology integration; AI literacy; teaching and learning

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

Cultivating Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Education

edited by Peter Ellerton and

Yael Leibovitch

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical thinking; creative thinking; education

Transforming Teaching and Learning with Online Education Models, Strategies, and Insights

edited by

Teresa Romeu

and Montse Guitert

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open

Keywords: online education; digital transformation; teaching strategies; innovative learning models; evidence-based pedagogy; educational technology; learner well-being; equity and inclusion; institutional sustainability; teaching and learning innovation

The AI-Driven Sustainability in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Fang Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 564 | 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)

Effective STEM Education for All Students: Research and Recommendations

edited by Christian Doabler

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM instruction; learning disabilities; evidence-based practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Immersive Learning Environments for the 21st Century: Integrating Socioscientific Issues, Mixed Reality, and Environmental Education

edited by

Mark Newton

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: socioscientific issues; mixed reality; environmental education; immersive environments

Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development

edited by

Betsy Ng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifelong learning; skills; sustainable development; resilience

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 1310 | 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)

Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Policies, Practices, Interaction, and Development

edited by Maria Yelenevskaya and Ekaterina Protassova

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1157 | Submission Open

Keywords: multilingualism; linguistic diversity; early childhood education; bilingual development; language policy; inclusive education; material environment

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

Broadening Horizons for Educational Data Use: Learning and Leading from Classroom to Community

edited by

Jo Beth Jimerson

Kara Lasater

, Ellen Mandinach and

Kathleen Kyzar

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational data use; leading data cultures; asset-based data practices; continuous improvement; whole-child education; school climate and culture; flourishing; leadership preparation; human-centered data use; family, community and research partnerships

From Classroom to Career: Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being Across Engineering Education Communities

edited by Sarah Wilson,

Justin C. Major

and Sarah Jane Bork

submission deadline 2 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 678 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; psychological well-being; engineering education; engineering culture; help-seeking behaviors; equity and inclusion; identity and marginalization; evidence-based interventions; engineering workforce

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

Physical Education for Integral Development: Challenges and Perspectives

edited by

María Espada Mateos

José-Carlos Calero-Cano

and Feng-Min Wei

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; teaching and learning; comprehensive development; sustainability; teacher training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Teacher Emotion, Pedagogical Agents and Psychological Well-Being: Implications for Student Development

edited by

Xiying Li

and

Zhongling Pi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20382 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher emotion; pedagogical agents; psychological well-being; academic emotion; teacher–student interaction; student learning

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

Being a Teacher in the Era of Artificial Intelligence—Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Guilhermina Miranda

and

António Faria

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7620 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital learning environments; artificial intelligence; teacher roles; education technology; instructional design; pedagogy; professional development; digital literacy; ethics; personalized learning; curriculum design; classroom innovation; adaptive learning; learning analytics; AI competencies; educational policy; teacher training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Transformative Educational Leadership: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Barriers

edited by

Lídia Serra

Generosa Pinheiro

and José Matias Alves

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2767 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational leadership; school grammar; school cultures; school metamorphosis; innovation; social justice; organizational learning; accountability; governance

Large AI Models Empower Teaching Reform

edited by

Bingshu Wang

Jiangbin Zheng

, Huobin Tan and

Zhi Liu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1380 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI large models; teaching case design; teaching evaluation; educational intelligent agents; information literacy; AI teaching assistants

Wellbeing in Education: Investigating Policy and Practice

edited by Elise Hunkin and Kristina Turner

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open

Keywords: wellbeing; wellbeing initiatives and practices; wellbeing policy; early childhood education; primary education; secondary education; higher education

Leadership for Educational Social Justice

edited by

Bernardita Muñoz-Chereau

, Alejandra Falabella and Asa Melander

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: leadership; social justice; educational equity; systemic inclusion; collective agency; heterarchical leadership; inclusive leadership; inclusive pedagogy; moral accountability; systems leadership

Thinking Physics for Learning in the 21st Century: From the History of Physics to Modern Pedagogical Practices

edited by Marco Giliberti and

Luisa Lovisetti

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3111 | Submission Open

Keywords: physics education; history of physics; teaching practices and methods; teachers’ education; informal learning; cultural understanding of physics

Mathematics Teaching Assessment and Teacher Development in the Digital Age

edited by

Orit Broza

submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematics teaching; assessment; teacher development; digital age; educational technology; artificial intelligence; learning analytics; mathematics teacher education

Transforming Education: Integrating Digital Technology for Learning and Assessment

edited by Andrew Williams

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3809 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; AI in education; digital technology for teaching; digital technology for learning; digital technology for assessment

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

Informal Science and Mathematics Education and Practice: A Global Perspective

edited by Anthony Petrosino and

Marc Sager

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1805 | Submission Open

Keywords: informal learning; global education; equity; STEM; science education; mathematics education; culturally responsive pedagogy; community-based learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation

edited by

Enrique Sánchez-Rivas

and

Sergio Ruiz Viruel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1258 | 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

Critical Approaches to Educational Leadership: Emerging Trends and New Futurities

edited by Ann Lopez and Donna Swapp

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7515 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; educational leadership; critical leadership; school leadership; decolonizing educational leadership; coloniality in educational leadership; leadership frameworks; leadership praxis; diversity, equity, inclusion

Vocabulary Learning in a New Era: Strategies, Assessments, and Innovations

edited by

Peter Yongqi Gu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6347 | Submission Open

Keywords: vocabulary; vocabulary learning; vocabulary assessment

Exploring Outdoor Learning Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives

edited by

Dunja Anđić

and

Sanja Tatalović Vorkapić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6097 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Clare Power

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4762 | Submission Open

Keywords: adult education; literacy; lifelong learning

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

edited by Michele D. Dickey

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3303 | Submission Open

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

From Digital to Intelligent: AI and the Future of Digital Education in Transforming Pedagogy

edited by

Aamir Anwar

and Ijaz Ul Haq

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2807 | 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)

Advancing Equity Through Inclusive Education: Theory, Policy and Practice

edited by Marnie Best and

Foteini Pasenidou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2214 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive education; equity; diverse learners; inclusive pedagogy; system reform; professional learning; policy

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

Assessment Methods and Generative Artificial Intelligence: How to Educate Prospective Teachers

edited by Davide Parmigiani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1573 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven assessment; GAI tools in assessment; formative assessment; summative assessment; teacher education programs; pre-service teachers; in-service teachers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Educator Preparation and Advancement Pathways

edited by Nicole L. Thompson,

Wendy Oakes

and

Tanya Pinkerton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1551 | Submission Open

Keywords: educator preparation; teacher retention; education systems; education policy; professional learning; horizon 3 education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

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