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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 12287 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12248 | 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 4039 | 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)

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

edited by

Corrine Wickens

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3774 | 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 3638 | 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

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 3555 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

School Leadership and School Improvement, 2nd Edition

edited by Liz Hollingworth

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2240 | Submission Open

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

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 2091 | 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

Mentoring and Professional Learning in a Challenging World

edited by

Rinat Arbiv-Elyashiv

and

Ainat Guberman

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1974 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher 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 1821 | 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 1700 | 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)

Training and Supporting Educators for Transformative Practice in Special Education

edited by John William McKenna

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 620 | 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)

Effective Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Secondary Schools

edited by

Nicole Pyle

and

Daniel Pyle

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 432 | 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)

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 417 | Submission Open

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

21st Century Science Classrooms: Innovative Approaches to Technology Integration

edited by

Jiyoon Yoon

and Peggy Semingson

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10939 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3869 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1720 | 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 3966 | 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)

Social–Emotional Learning and Inclusive and Special Education

edited by

Ronen Kasperski

and Merav Esther Hemi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1757 | Submission Open

(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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1519 | Submission Open

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

The Role of Education Technology in Student Engagement and Motivation

edited by Matthew Graham

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational technology; student motivation; student engagement; learning analytics; equity and inclusion

Navigating Mathematics Learning with Technologies in the Age of AI

edited by

Giuseppe Bianco

and

Gaia Turconi

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 771 | 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

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 458 | Submission Open

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

The Role of Parental Involvement in Student Learning and Development

edited by Emis Akbari and

Daniel Foster

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: parental involvement; child development outcomes; socioeconomic and cultural contexts; early learning environments; educational equity

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

edited by Leonard Taylor and Kamia F. Slaughter

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1485 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

The Promotion of Reflective Practice in Teachers’ Professional Development

edited by

Rui Araújo

and

Mariana Amaral-da-Cunha

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | 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)

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

edited by Isabel Steinhardt

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9647 | 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)

Education for a Sustainable Future: Inspiring Change for a Greener Planet

edited by Sandra Ajaps

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9058 | Submission Open

Keywords: education for sustainable development; sustainability education; indigenous knowledges; decolonial approaches; transformative learning; pedagogical innovation; global citizenship education; teacher education; social and environmental justice; sustainable futures

Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning: Innovations, Impacts, and Insights

edited by

Bradford J. Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8892 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; learner agency; second language acquisition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7818 | Submission Open

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

AI in Education: Transforming Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment

edited by

Anna Mavroudi

Kyparisia Papanikolaou

and Charoula Angeli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6802 | 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)

Integrating Design Thinking into Engineering Education: Enhancing Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills

edited by Nicole Pitterson

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6591 | Submission Open

Keywords: design thinking; creativity; problem-solving skills; pedagogy; innovation; interdisciplinary collaboration

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Cultivating Cognitive and Critical Thinking Skills Through Innovative Pedagogies

edited by

Abeer Watted

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6477 | 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

Educational Leadership for Complex Times: Integrative Approaches for Flourishing Schools and Systems

edited by

Barbara Brown

and

Sharon Friesen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3721 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational leadership; integrative leadership; teacher leadership; adaptive leadership; school leadership; system leadership; research-practice partnerships; continuing professional learning; policy implementation

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 3482 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher agency; accountability; professionalism; professional practice

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

edited by Marie Devlin and

Steve Riddle

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2594 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Musa Adekunle Ayanwale

and

Damola Olugbade

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2505 | 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)

Sustainable Engineering Education: Project-Based Learning, Maker Spaces, and the Development of Professional Skills

edited by Emily J. Cook

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1923 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering education; project-based learning; problem-based learning; experiential learning; makerspaces; professional skills development; practice-based learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM 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 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

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

Fostering Intercultural Communication Competence in Language Teaching and Learning

edited by

Ping Yang

and Jinghe Han

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 708 | 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)

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 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open

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

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

Bilingualism and Multilingualism: Developmental and Educational Outcomes

edited by

Virginia Lam

and

Layal Husain

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open

Keywords: bilingualism/multilingualism; developmental and educational outcomes; language education; heritage languages; linguistic diversity

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 385 | Submission Open

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

Innovative Pathways in Sport Pedagogy and Andragogy

edited by

Enrique Ortega Toro

Wolfgang Schoellhorn

and Jorge Arede

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport pedagogy and andragogy; differential learning; adaptive teaching; personalised feedback; motor learning; artificial intelligence; wearable technology; experiential learning; lifelong learning; inclusion; performance optimisation; biomechanics; kinesiology; injury prevention; sports medicine; sports nutrition; public health; psychology of sport

Mathematics Teaching Assessment and Teacher Development in the Digital Age

edited by

Orit Broza

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

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

Inclusive Education Pedagogy: Innovations in Effectively Supporting Teaching Teams

edited by

Amanda Watkins

and Annet de Vroey

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

Keywords: inclusive pedagogy; support systems; support teams; innovative examples

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

Digital Learning and Pedagogical Innovation in Early Childhood Education: Advancing Development for Neurodivergent Learners

edited by Lin Du and

Choi Jinhyeok

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital pedagogies; early childhood education; educational technology; artificial intelligence (AI); teacher training; neurodiversity; family engagement; ethics

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

Integrating Language Skills in the TESOL Classroom

edited by Marko Modiano

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied linguistics; English language teaching (ELT); CLIL; EMI; English as an international language (EIL); second language acquisition

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

From Assessment to Intervention: Supporting Literacy Development in Students with Learning Difficulties

edited by Kristi Santi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: literacy development; learning difficulties; reading assessment; evidence-based intervention; data-based decision making; multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS); reading disabilities; educational assessment; literacy instruction

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

Developing Social Emotional Learning and Competence with Children from Preschool Through Third Grade

edited by Jabari Mahiri and Dana Miller-Cotto

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open

Keywords: social emotional learning; social emotional competence; executive functions; culturally responsive pedagogies; PreK-3

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