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Intelligent Education: A Comprehensive Look at the Integration of AI across Academic Domains

edited by Daniel R. Bailey and Andrea Lee

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11149 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; learning analytics; tutoring systems; personalized learning; teaching AI strategies; curriculum design; intelligent feedback systems; virtual assistants; ethics in education; AI literacy

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

How Aspects of the Home Environment Promote Young Children’s Academic and Social Development

edited by

Susan Sonnenschein

and

Michele L. Stites

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2499 | Submission Open

Keywords: children’ s social development; children’ s academic/educational development; children’ s early development

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

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology in STEM Education

edited by Jason Morphew

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 621 | 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)

Artificial Intelligence and Blended Learning: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions

edited by Will W. K. Ma

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 60921 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); blended learning; information systems; data analytics; adaptive learning; personalized learning; assessments and feedback; natural language processing

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

Effective Policies and Practices in Inclusive Preschool and Primary Education

edited by Aglaia Stampoltzis and

Eleni Peristeri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19705 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive pedagogy; early intervention; inclusive assessment; effective teaching practices; successful learning; personalized learning plans

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

Generative AI in Education: Theoretical Explorations and Practical Investigations

edited by

Jing Lei

and Xibin Han

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13095 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in education; AI literacy; AI technologies in educational settings

Higher Education and Creativity: International Perspectives on Stimulating Student Engagement

edited by Simon Brownhill

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11117 | Submission Open

Keywords: higher education; creativity; international perspectives; students; engagement; practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Healthy Habits, Psychological Variables and Learning in Children and Adolescents

edited by José Enrique Moral-García and Manuel Jesús De La Torre-Cruz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10624 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy habits; children and adolescents; educational psychology; learning processes; physical education

Cultivating Teachers for STEAM Education

edited by Thomas Roberts, Stefanie Livers and Holly Plank

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7977 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEAM teacher education; STEAM professional development; mathematics teacher education; science teacher education; engineering education; technology education; transdisciplinary learning; integrated content; computational thinking

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Teacher Effectiveness, Student Success and Pedagogic Innovation

edited by

Sandra Fernandes

, Alexandra M. Araújo and

Diana Mesquita

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6340 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher effectiveness; teacher assessment; higher education; student-centered learning; pedagogical innovation; professional development; active learning strategies; student success; digital assessment tools

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Beyond Classroom Walls: Exploring Virtual Learning Environments

edited by

Qiping Zhang

and Elizabeth Milonas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3568 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual and hybrid learning (VLEs; online; distance; E-learning); pedagogical innovation and educational technology; learner engagement and accessibility; diversity; equity; and inclusivity in education; collaborative and personalized learning; educational transformation; administration; and policy; curriculum studies and teaching; education ethics; special and teacher education

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

Collaborative and Resilience-Oriented Practices and Teacher Wellbeing

edited by

Shana Haines

and Jessica Strolin-Goltzman

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2490 | Submission Open

Keywords: family– school collaboration; teacher wellbeing; resilience; burnout

Transforming the Future of Education: Empowering Active Learning and All-Round Development Through Intelligent Technologies

edited by

Heng Luo

, Tong Li and Tingting Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2354 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent technologies in education; active learning; all-round development; adaptive learning systems; collaborative learning; STEM education; computational thinking; educational data analytics; AI in education

Challenges to Improving Outcomes in K-12 and Postsecondary Systems: Acknowledging the Elephants in the Room

edited by Sean W. Mulvenon

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1806 | Submission Open

Keywords: methodology; quantitative; qualitative; accountability

Teachers as Assessors: Exploring the Socio-Emotional Dimension of Teacher Assessment Literacy

edited by Serafina Pastore

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1061 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher assessment literacy; socio-emotional aspects of assessment; assessment identity; teachers’ assessment practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Promoting Teachers’ Digital Competence in an AI World

edited by

Pamela Cowan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI literacy; chatbots as intelligent tutors; metaverse for learning; ethics and AI; VR; AR; and XR in education; digital skills and digital competence; e-assessment; AI-generated feedback; AI governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

New Challenges in Online Teaching and Learning

edited by Taotao Long and Xiaomei Yan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI tools; adaptive learning; virtual reality; professional development; learning engagement; equity

Investigating Informal Learning in the Age of Technology

edited by

Bernhard Schmidt-Hertha

and

Karin Rott

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: informal learning; informal education; technology; digitalization; artificial intelligence; self-organized learning; lifelong learning

Rethinking Engineering Education

edited by Sheryl Sorby and Gary Bertoline

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 7115 | Submission Open

Keywords: active learning; growth mindset; engineering education; diversity in engineering; ethical engineering; adaptive learning; systems thinking; pedagogy innovation; learning theories; curriculum design

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Teacher Preparation in Multicultural Contexts

edited by Shahar Gindi

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: pre-service teachers; intercultural competence; boundary-crossing teaching; teacher training; intercultural contact; cultural sensitivity; reflective practice; inclusive learning; equitable education; teacher preparation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Belonging in STEM: Evidence-Informed Inclusive Practices to Support Each and Every Child in Early Childhood Environments

edited by Chihing Lim, Hsiu-Wen Yang and Jessica Amsbary

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open

Keywords: disability inclusion; early childhood education; early years; STEM; racial equity

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM 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 12 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 238 | 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

Theory and Research in Data Science Education

edited by

Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris

, Aisling Leavy, Daniel Frischemeier, Sibel Kazak, Efi Paparistodemou and Dionysia Bakogianni

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19328 | Submission Open

Keywords: data science; data science education; data science literacy; data analytics; statistics; statistics education; statistics literacy; computational thinking; machine learning

Practice and Policy: Rural and Urban Education Experiences

edited by

Yael Grinshtain

, Tanya Ovenden-Hope and Jayne Downey

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17207 | Submission Open

Keywords: rural education; urban education; coastal education; internal migration ; educationally isolated schools; remoteness; periphery; centre; teacher preparation; recruitment; retention and supply

The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education

edited by

Andreia De Bem Machado

and

Maria José Sousa

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6518 | Submission Open

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

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning

edited by

Kristen Gregory

, Xi Lin and Ken Luterbach

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 2919 | Submission Open

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

Critical Thinking in Science Education: Nurturing Inquiry, Socio-Scientific Issues, and Innovation

edited by

Jordi Solbes

and

Teresa Lupión-Cobos

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical thinking; socio-scientific issues; sciences inquiry

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Beyond the Bottom Line: Systemic Pathways to Identity-Responsive STEM Learning

edited by Heidi Cian

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2147 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM identity; scale; policy; funding

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Early Childhood Education Policy: Impact on Children's Well-Being and Development

edited by

Nadia Siddiqui

and Johny Daniel

submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11809 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood education; early childhood development policies; children's well-being

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

Advocacy and Reform in Special Education: Apprenticeships as a Pipeline Toward a More Inclusive Future

edited by

Reesha M. Adamson

and

Susanne James

submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative teacher licensure; apprenticeship programs; residency models; teacher workforce development; grow-your-own programs; career changers; educator diversity; clinical preparation; educational equity; mentorship and induction

Educational Leadership, Management and Policy in International Education

edited by Mark T. Gibson and Lucy Bailey

submission deadline 21 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational leadership; leadership of international schools; globalisation of education; transnational education; educational policy-borrowing; educational policy learning

Rethinking Science Education: Pedagogical Shifts and Novel Strategies

edited by Susannah Sandrin

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1766 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEAM education; college transfer; gender; culture; informal science education; science outreach; non-traditional students; science pedagogy

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Learning in Digital Ecologies: Everyday Informal Education and the Fabrication of Social Worlds

edited by

Davide Cino

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open

Keywords: informal learning; digital ecologies; everyday education; epistemic practices; deontic practices; digital literacy; identity and learning; lifelong learning; intergenerational knowledge; digital participation

Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Critical Raw Materials and Global Challenges

edited by

Ozcan Gulacar

, Charlie Cox, Renee Richer and Anne Baranger

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical raw materials; climate change; sustainability; interdisciplinary curriculum; chemistry education

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

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 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 160 | 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)

Enhancing Teaching Through Reflective Practice: Strategies and Insights for Educators on Reflective Learning and Reflection

edited by

Remigijus Bubnys

Jordi Colomer Feliu

and Aušra Kazlauskienė

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9426 | Submission Open

Keywords: reflection; reflective practice; reflective learning; reflective teaching; education; methods and tools for reflection; instruments of reflective practice and their effectiveness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Exploring Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood Education

edited by Penelope Kalogeropoulos and Ann Downton

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7398 | Submission Open

Keywords: early numeracy; pedagogies; play-based learning; representations

Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing in Education

edited by Liam O'Hare, Laura Dunne and Sarah Miller

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6555 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; social and emotional learning; wellbeing; universal; whole school; whole community; applied

Teaching and Learning with Technology to Promote Educational Inclusion Processes: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by Verónica Basilotta Gómez-Pablos and Verónica Nistal Anta

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5222 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational inclusion; digital technologies; quality education; diversity; equitable opportunities; accessibility; digital divide; teacher training

Computational Thinking and Programming in Early Childhood Education

edited by

Ana Isabel Santos

Maribel Santos Miranda-Pinto

and Ana Claudia Loureiro

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4489 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood education; computational thinking; programming; educational robotics; teacher practices; teacher training; educational experiences; learning environments; pedagogical approaches; programming and robotics in special educational needs

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

Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education: Counselling, Collaboration, and Practice

edited by

Ruth Falzon

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3485 | Submission Open

Keywords: student agency; school counselling; mental health in education; mad studies; service user involvement; inclusive practice; trauma-informed education; participatory research; critical perspectives on wellbeing

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

Effective Science Education for Young Children in Early Years Contexts

edited by Pauline Roberts and

Patricia Collins

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2574 | Submission Open

Keywords: early childhood science; teacher confidence in science; formal science; informal science; educator knowledge and skills; young children and science

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

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

edited by Christine Cunningham and Michelle Striepe

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1892 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Bradford J. Lee

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1602 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; learner agency; second language acquisition

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

Transformative School Leadership: Strategies for Innovation and Improvement

edited by David Gurr and

Carolyn M. Shields

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1254 | Submission Open

Keywords: transformative leadership; equity; excellence; inclusion

Education About and for Sustainability—Sustainability in Education: International Perspectives on Learning, Schooling, Education Environments and Systems

edited by Stephan Gerhard Huber

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); education for sustainable development (ESD)

Pedagogy in Early Years Education

edited by Natalie Nóbrega Santos and

Mónica Pereira

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 363 | 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)

Enlightening and Empowering Teacher Education Policies and Practices in and Beyond the Pandemic: Global and Comparative Perspectives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Sally Wai-yan Wan

and Maria Antonietta Impedovo

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1822 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher education; teacher professional development; initial teacher education; prospective teachers; in-service teachers; pedagogy; policy development; sustainable development; alternative programs; COVID-19 pandemic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Building Resilient Education in a Changing World

edited by

Tibor SZABÓ

and György Molnár

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4925 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; challenges; changing world; resilience; technology

Inclusion and Equity for Students with Special Educational Needs: Trends, Tensions, and Tactics

edited by Wendi Beamish and Stephen Hay

submission deadline 6 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 844 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusion and equity; special educational needs; disability; teacher education and professional development; policy formulation and implementation; evidence-based practice; inclusive pedagogy; assistive technology; student voice and agency

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

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