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Special Issue

Innovation, leadership, sustainability, and system change in education in the Caribbean: Comparative and international perspectives

This special issue of Comparative and International Education/Éducation Comparée et Internationale (CIE/ÉCI) provides an opportunity to mobilize research completed on innovation, leadership, sustainability, and system change in the Caribbean by Caribbean researchers and/or in partnership with other researchers, including those from Canada. Researchers and universities in the Caribbean have maintained long-standing partnerships with Canadian researchers and universities. The special issue provides an opportunity for south-south or south-north research collaboration and mobilization. A focus on comparative and international education provides opportunities for researchers and educational system leaders in both the Caribbean and Canadian contexts (and beyond) to learn from each other and to harness their collective efforts for improved educational outcomes for all students. The commitment of CIE/ÉCI to open-access publishing, without fees to authors, and in English and French, will ensure that the published articles are widely available throughout the Caribbean, Canada, and beyond.

The overall objective of the special issue is to build or enhance capacity for innovation, leadership, and sustainability in education systems by mobilizing research on promising and evidence-based solutions from the Caribbean. The special issue will enable scholars and educational practitioners to share research findings that can inform and contribute to innovation in the region and beyond. It will also provide a forum for dialogue to explore how stakeholders working at different levels and across different countries are addressing educational barriers and pursuing opportunities to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership. The special issue will facilitate research exchange and knowledge mobilization within and between global south/north institutions.

This special issue will focus on how teachers, school leaders, and system administrators can nurture innovation and sustainability in education in the Caribbean from a ground-up approach (i.e., teacher-led innovation projects) and top-down approach (i.e., system and school strategic prioritization and facilitation of innovation projects).

Link:
https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/cie-eci/announcement/view/259

Call for Papers (English)

Call for Papers (French)

Contact:
Dr. Steve Sider

Co-lead editor of the special issue

ssider@wlu.ca

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Kennesaw State University (KSU) is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and strategic leader to assume the role of Dean of the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) and serve as the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Endowed Dean’s Chair.

A leader in Georgia for educator preparation and workforce development, the Bagwell College of Education forges strategic partnerships and embraces innovation. Comprised of four departments and one school, the College empowers students, faculty, and staff to thrive by fostering resilience, building confidence, and nurturing a commitment to lifelong learning that addresses the diverse needs of all learners. The Bagwell College of Education goes beyond preparing educators: the College develops visionary leaders who elevate the profession and inspire lasting, transformative change in education.

This exceptional opportunity invites a distinguished educator, scholar, and accomplished academic leader to contribute significantly to the College’s ongoing success and expansion. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will serve as the chief executive and academic officer for the College, responsible for driving academic excellence through strategic, operational, and financial leadership. The new Dean will lead large-scale fundraising endeavors and foster collaborative partnerships with school districts.

The Dean is expected to take office on January 1, 2026.

Link:
https://www.kennesaw.edu/academic-affairs/dean_search_bcoe_may-2025.php

Contact:

Buffkin/Baker

Ann Yates, Partner, or Deanna Irizarry, Senior Associate, at:

KSUBagwellDean@buffkinbaker.com

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The objectives of this book are to provide a resource for educators who are leading interdisciplinary social science research labs and for sustaining them. This will be done through providing examples of plans for getting labs up and running and strategies for effectively leading several concurrent projects with collaborators and students. By discussing real world scenarios and approaches to lab leadership, this book will become a resource for leadership, faculty, and graduate students around the world who want to bring together scholars from a variety of disciplines to research and address real-world concerns that do not fit cleanly into one discipline or field of study.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/8798

Contact:
Angel Y. Ford
University at Albany
ayford@albany.edu

Kimberly A. Cornell
University at Albany
kacornell@albany.edu

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Call for Papers! Leadership and Policy in Schools invites submissions for a Special Issue: “Collaborative Innovation in Education”

The journal invites manuscripts of sufficient quality that meet the aims and scope of Leadership and Policy in Schools for review. Aims to provide a high-quality forum for educational researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to publish analyses and research about how school leaders and educational policies utilize fiscal, material, and human resources to bring about change in education and effectiveness in schools in different global contexts. The scope of the journal will encompass studies about leadership, policy, and politics in primary and secondary educational environments. Studies that utilize school and community learning space as their primary unit of analysis are of particular interest. Such studies will include schools from diverse contexts in the public and private sectors. Studies of leadership in university settings will be desk rejected. The editors also welcome manuscripts from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including economic, political, historical, demographic, and financial analyses. In addition to original research papers, we will accept other features such as meta-analysis. Research scoping, innovative and provocative commentaries, thinking pieces, or conceptual papers stimulating timely debate around leadership and policy or ecological forces impacting K-12 education are particularly encouraged.

🔍 Explore how leadership & policy shape collective innovation in education

🗓️ Submissions open: June 1–Nov 30, 2025

Link:
https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/nlps20

Contact:
Associate Professor Hamit OZEN
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Education Faculty, Meselik Campus 26480
Eskisehir Turkey
E-mail: hamitozen@hotmail.com
Tel : + 90 (222) 239 3750

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Become is coming to Africa for the first time! Join us in Nairobi and Johannesburg this February 2025!

The first workshop in Africa, will be exploring how to redesign schools for character development. These workshops are an invitation to rethink education and empower school leaders to create environments that truly foster growth for students, faculty, and the entire school community.

Workshop Theme:
Framing Thoughts to Redesign Education for School Improvement

👉 “Schools are perfectly designed for the results we are getting. If we don’t like the results, we need to redesign schools.”

With insights from decades of research in character education, school climate, SEL, positive youth development, and more, our workshop offers a fresh perspective on transforming everyday school practices—moving beyond isolated programs to systemic, leadership-driven change.

Also introducing two flagship programs, developed by Marvin W Berkowitz and Melinda Bier (Ph.D) at the Center for Character and Citizenship: the PRIMED Institute (https://lnkd.in/dVtHMWXK) and vLACE (https://be-come.org/vlace/), both designed to equip leaders to champion sustainable school redesign in diverse cultural contexts.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📅 February 1, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM EAT
📍 Strathmore School
🎟️ Registration fee: KShs 2,500 per person
Hosted by: Strathmore School & Become, in partnership with Strathmore University
More info & Registration: https://lnkd.in/dDwTt-ax

📍 Johannesburg, South Africa
📅 February 12, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 School TBD
🎟️ Registration fee: TBD
Hosted by: Alvira Foundation & Become
More info & Registration: https://lnkd.in/dFraf26f

Link:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/juan-p-dabdoub_schoolleadership-charactereducation-professionaldevelopment-activity-7278802274070523905-H4CD/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

Contact:
Juan P. Dabdoub

Associate Professor of Theory of Education at UNIR

Co-Director of ‘Become’, an organization focused on researching, designing, and implementing initiatives that aid institutions, spanning education, family, and corporate sectors, in discovering and implementing effective strategies to promote the personal growth of their members.

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This publication seeks to examine the essential dimensions shaping higher education amidst current global trends in policy, governance, and internationalization, with a focus on how knowledge production contributes to these dynamics and influences the evolving role of higher education. It provides a comprehensive overview of how institutions can respond to global challenges, balancing academic sustainability, equity, and adaptability to ensure lasting progress. The book examines specific ways higher education is being redefined through globalization and shifting policies, such as the adaptation of curricula to global standards, the formation of cross-border partnerships, and the incorporation of international perspectives into academic leadership and governance. By examining various aspects of higher education, including institutional autonomy and the influence of government policies, this book aims to offer critical perspectives on policy shifts and the evolving role of higher education from a broad, inclusive standpoint.

Proposals Submission Deadline: December 22, 2024
Full Chapters Due: March 16, 2025
Submission Date: March 16, 2025

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/8276

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Selahattin Turan, Bursa Uludağ University
selahattinturan2100@gmail.com

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This publication will expand the discourse around student success, student engagement, and student belonging in higher education. Students’ motivation to complete courses and finish their degrees has waned some in the years since the pandemic. With the emergence and increase in distance education programs, technology has helped translate the classroom environment into the digital sphere in order to reach students nationwide, but this is not enough to support the completion of a degree. The effective integration of programming and initiatives in higher education that promote students’ sense of belonging directly impacts their desire to complete their degree programs. Reaching the students is one task but retaining them and supporting them up until graduation requires new and effective techniques that are centered in student engagement and student success. Administrators, faculty, and staff are looking for immediate practices to implement and embed in their courses, campus culture, and collaborative efforts across departments. The teachings and techniques presented in this publication will prepare higher education professionals to design and develop a student experience that motivates and supports students in their mission to complete their degree.

Link:
https://scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=2221-4070

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Journal Editors

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The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity (CEHC) at University at Albany is seeking passionate and dynamic individuals to join our team of faculty in these tenure-track positions:

• Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
• Assistant or Associate Professor of Informatics & Data Analytics
• Assistant or Associate Professor in Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence

If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge research, engage with diverse student populations, and collaborate across disciplines within a rapidly expanding college, this is your opportunity! Our new, state-of-the-art ETEC building offers a $180 million, 245,000 sq/ft facility to support your work.

Link:
https://lnkd.in/eanaAk9p

Contact:
Angel Ford
Assistant Professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technology
Director Global Epistemic Justice Lab
College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity (CEHC)
University at Albany
ayford@albany.edu
518-956-8117

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The objective of “Resilience, Adaptability, and Cultural Awareness Within the Educational Landscape” is to provide a comprehensive exploration of how the foundational elements of resilience, adaptability, and cultural awareness are integral to creating effective educational settings in the modern world. This book aims to furnish educators, policymakers, and scholars with practical insights and strategies that embrace the complexity of the 21st-century educational ecosystem. By showcasing a blend of theoretical perspectives, real-world applications, and evidence-based practices, it seeks to illuminate the ways in which these core attributes can be harnessed to foster environments conducive to learning, growth, and inclusivity. The book endeavors to contribute to current research by bridging gaps between theory and practice, offering innovative solutions to contemporary challenges, and preparing a generation of students who are not only academically proficient but also culturally competent and resilient in the face of adversity.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7440

Contact:
Hamit OZEN
Associate Professor, Education
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir Turkey
E-mail: hamitozen@hotmail.com
Tel : + 90 (222) 239 3750
Faks : + 90 (222) 229 3124

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​Several ISEP members are conducting a research study titled, “K12 Educators and AI”, to better understand the current landscape of educators’ perceptions and use of AI. We are requesting K12 educators (teachers, librarians, administrators, etc.) to complete as short survey (around 15-20 minutes) on a voluntary basis. Participants will have the option to also volunteer for an interview or to participate in a focus group.
Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested.

Survey Link:
https://albany.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ZVlyKQ95mfohEO

Contact:
Angel Ford
University of Albany, NY
ayford@albany.edu

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Angel Ford, as part of her work in establishing a research lab at the University at Albany on Global Epistemic Justice, is conducting grounded theory research with scholars from sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of this research is to better understand the phenomenon experienced by faculty and PhD students throughout sub-Saharan Africa when they engage in scholarly communication. The link is for volunteer participants to take a survey that will take about 20 minutes. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more and possibly collaborating on some aspect of this research, please contact Angel. Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested.

Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/ZtJHkGU2hq4c4aHu7

Contact:
Angel Ford
University of Albany, NY
ayford@albany.edu

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This publication will expand the discourse around student success, student engagement, and student belonging in higher education. Students’ motivation to complete courses and finish their degrees has waned some in the years since the pandemic. With the emergence and increase in distance education programs, technology has helped translate the classroom environment into the digital sphere in order to reach students nationwide, but this is not enough to support the completion of a degree. The effective integration of programming and initiatives in higher education that promote students’ sense of belonging directly impacts their desire to complete their degree programs. Reaching the students is one task but retaining them and supporting them up until graduation requires new and effective techniques that are centered in student engagement and student success. Administrators, faculty, and staff are looking for immediate practices to implement and embed in their courses, campus culture, and collaborative efforts across departments. The teachings and techniques presented in this publication will prepare higher education professionals to design and develop a student experience that motivates and supports students in their mission to complete their degree.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7768

Contact:
Caroline Crawford
University of Houston-Clear Lake
United States
carolinecrawford@earthlink.net