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Book cover of 'Rethinking educational theory: education as expanding dialogue' by Rupert Wegerif

💬 'a theoretically ambitious reconceptualisation of dialogic education'

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Early identification of developmental delays is crucial for children's outcomes. This #OpenAccess study by Penelope Hannant & Karen Guldberg designed a comprehensive tool to profile development, identify differences, and support with targeted intervention.

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“Coming to uni was isolating, a massive culture shock”: the struggle of working-class rural youth for recognition and belonging at a metropolitan university Research studies have repeatedly reported the under-representation of rural youth in higher education, mainly focusing on their aspirations as well as opportunities and barriers to accessing univer...

New #RuralEd paper: “Coming to uni was isolating, a massive culture shock”: the struggle of working-class rural youth for recognition and belonging at a metropolitan university, by H. Cuervo & N. Weerasuriya. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Educational Review Article of the Year Award announcement. Monday 15th December, 5-6pm GMT. Winner: "Thin places of resistance: a caring response to refugees in rural American schools" by Kerry Ann McKeon, Betty Merchant, Christopher Flanagan-Gonzales & Saleha Sultan. Discussants: Reza Gholami, University of Birmingham; Laurence Lessard-Phillips, University of Birmingham. Chair: Jane Martin, University of Birmingham, Executive Editor, Educational Review. Sponsored by Routledge. Event webpage and registration: https:bit.ly/AotY2025

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Book cover for "Liberal Perspectives on Inclusion Enlightenment Values and Debates on Equity and Democracy in the Classroom" By Joseph Mintz

💬 "Mintz reminds us that the uncertainty of education is not its flaw but its beauty."

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📘 The latest issue of Educational Review explores parental engagement, curriculum innovation, PE in alternative schools, wellbeing policy gaps, teacher identity, academic integrity, and more—across global contexts!
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Coproducing a school-based mental health literacy programme: exploring the views and experiences of primary school children in North-West England The last decade has seen a growth in school-based mental health promotion and prevention programmes alongside an increasing expectation that the design and research of such programmes should be co-...

New paper! Coproducing a school-based mental health literacy programme: exploring the views and experiences of primary school children in North-West England.

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Chameleoning to fit in? Working class student teachers in Ireland performing differential social class identities in their placement schools This paper is about social class and the teaching profession. While class has long been a core focus in the Sociology of Education, little attention has been paid to how it is conceived and enacted...

Some working-class student teachers seem to act as ‘chameleons’ when training, occupying different social class-spaces and keeping a foot in all camps www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... Working-class student teacher in Wales? Tell your story - st20275432@outlook.cardiffmet.ac.uk.

The “problem” of teacher quality: exploring challenges and opportunities in developing teacher quality during the Covid-19 global pandemic in England Teachers and teacher education are often presented as “problems” to be solved, with policy solutions that focus on ways to make teachers “better” and improve teacher “quality” by introducing prescriptive strategies.

📚 'The “problem” of teacher quality: exploring challenges and opportunities in developing teacher quality during the Covid-19 global pandemic in England' - an article in the @ucl.ac.uk UN #SDG4 Collection on #ScienceOpen:

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🌏📘 How is China reimagining higher education internationalisation?
A new study explores how universities in the Greater Bay Area are shaping future visions of global engagement—blending cultural diplomacy, policy innovation, and regional strategy.
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🗣️ “We have no idea what she’s saying, but we’re really proud she’s saying it.”
This study by Ashleigh Regan & Sara Ganassin explores why non-Welsh speaking parents choose Welsh-medium education—and the hopes, challenges, and pride that come with it.
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Educational Review journal title appears at the top. On the left, in white text on a bright blue background is the article title and author name(s): ‘Fostering cultural affinity through higher education? An ecological analysis of international students’ experiences under the “Belt and Road Initiative” in China’ by Kun Dai, Jie Xu & Yabing Liu. On the right is an image of a graduation cap on top of a ball with the Chinese flag design. The words “Open Access” appear in a red circle.

🎓🌍 Can higher education foster cultural affinity?
This study explores international students’ experiences in China under the Belt and Road Initiative—revealing both connection and constraint in a “semi-inclusive” system.
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How do low-cost private schools in urban China support migrant children under pressure?
This study by Yi Wan & Xiaodong Zeng uncovers their resilience strategies—from policy negotiation to community collaboration.
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What happens when children help design mental health programmes?
This study explores how 6–11-year-olds co-created a school-based mental health literacy initiative—making it fun, empowering, and meaningful.
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#Education and #wellbeing as silos: Siân Ephgrave & Lizzi O. Milligan call for integrated and relational approaches to learning and wellness in schools.
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Huge thanks to everyone who responded to our recent Call for Book Reviewers! All books have now been assigned 🙌 so watch out for great new #BookReviews in the coming months! 📚

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How do transfer students in Hong Kong navigate alternative pathways to elite universities?
This study by Anita Koo, Yi-Lee Wong & Kin Cheung sheds light on their journeys, challenges & the potential to reshape educational inequality. 📚✨
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Book cover of "Making space for cultural equality in educational leadership" by Mathew Barnard

💬 "a critical diagnosis of existing educational inequities and a framework for transformative action"

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What keeps teachers in schools? 🏫
New research shows supportive working conditions—esp. strong leadership—boost satisfaction & retention, while unsupportive ones fuel attrition.

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📙 New #BookReview by Qian Zhu & Shuangshuang Li:
"Understanding teacher leadership in educational change: an international perspective" edited by Peng Liu & Lei Mee Thien 🏫

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Witness the racial battle fatigue of (b)older South Asian female academics in this powerful #OpenAccess article from Vini Lander & Geeta Ludhra 👇

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Book cover of "International student mobility in higher education" by Jason C. Schneider

🗨️ "a bold, methodologically innovative, and deeply significant contribution to research on international higher education."
Read more in Bowen Zhang's #BookReview of "International student mobility in higher education" 📗

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How is Indonesia’s school zoning policy affecting junior high dropout rates? 📈
A case study by Fajar Sidik reveals a 1.5x increase in dropouts—especially in private, non-favourite schools.

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Book cover of "Bridging Scholarship and Practice in Higher Education" by Sam Illingworth

📘 #BookReview alert! Read Mattia Zingaretti's review of "Bridging scholarship and practice in #HigherEducation: fostering innovative #research and enhancing #teaching" by Sam Illingworth 👇

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🎓 Educational Review 77(6) is out!

From AI in policy to migrant schooling, mental health, digital tech & global learning attitudes—this issue dives deep into today’s key education debates.

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