Schools in the United States continue to be vastly inequitable, particularly in disciplinary practices for Black and Latinx students. This case examines one school's attempts to alleviate disproportionate disciplinary practices. Teachers are encouraged to interrogate themselves, practices, and policies through equity professional learning to…

Backround: An inter-institutional task force was brought together in 2018 to evaluate the irregular institutionalisation of Guarani and Kaiowá Indigenous children with disabilities in Dourados, in central-western Brazil. Aims and objectives: We draw on this case study to undertake a 'situational analysis' on the existence/absence and the…

Purpose: This study explores whether farmers across England believe that advice on diffuse water pollution from agriculture (DWPA) which is currently provided for free at the point of delivery is credible, relevant, and legitimate ('CRELE') enough to justify paying towards. Methodology: A mixed-methods study consisting of an online questionnaire…

Literacy builds a foundation for further learning and necessitates human capital development that creates a knowledge economy. A clear focus on literacy policies is fundamental in achieving national and international socio-economic targets. In Tanzania, adult literacy growth has been slow, inconsistent, and characterized by regional gaps. A review…

Background: Caregivers of stroke survivors need trusted information on stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and self-care. Purpose: Develop and evaluate the English and Spanish-language RESCUE stroke caregiver websites and conduct a promotional campaign to enhance their reach. Methods: We developed websites by partnering with organizations and using…

Conversations regarding racial equity are uncomfortable for many Catholic school leaders. This is due to a lack of clarity between Catholic social teaching (CST) and its implementation regarding racial justice among Catholic schools. This necessitates coherent guidance to address systemic racism in Catholic education which responds to the need for…

Social workers have an ethical obligation to challenge systemic oppression. Within the context of Latinx college students, there are many systemic barriers that negatively impact their mental health. Previous research focuses on identifying individual characteristics among Latinx students that promote academic success and psychological wellbeing.…

There are racial/ethnic disparities in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, including delayed diagnosis, discrimination, and a lack of culturally responsive care. The perspectives of caregivers of color are critical in improving delivery of equitable care. We systematically reviewed articles pertaining to experiences with the diagnostic…

Parenting stress is correlated with negative child and parent outcomes. Accurate parenting stress assessments are critical to inform appropriate service delivery. This study used mixed methods to identify stressors influencing parents of Black children with autism. Twenty-two parents of Black children with autism participated in individual…

This phenomenological qualitative research aimed to examine transformational leadership practices that cultivate an affirmative school culture amid post-traumatic events such as COVID-19. The study explored the extent to which crisis management was incorporated within the school safety plan. This research was grounded in two theoretical…

Background: The "Healthy Men, Health Communities" program aims to improve preventive behaviors among African American men to reduce HPV-related cancer disparities. Purpose: We describe the development of an educational intervention using cultural-targeting strategies (i.e., linguistics, peripherals, evidence, socio-culture, and…

"Making a Difference for American Indian and Alaska Nave Students: Innovations and Wise Practices" was a three-part webinar series for tribal, state, and federal education leaders. Through panels and breakout sessions, participants shared their knowledge on transforming outcomes for Nave American students, administrators, educators, and…

The literature regarding implementation science of evidence-based health interventions in Maori communities is limited, and there is a push for new and innovative delivery methods of health interventions in New Zealand. The purpose of the study was to identify the facilitators and barriers in implementing a health intervention designed by others…

An explanatory, parallel mixed method design was used to examine trauma screening and behavioral health service rates in urban school-based health centers (SBHCs) and SBHC personnel's experiences providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Logistic regressions were performed with electronic medical records from N = 4,794 patients ages…

For many international students in the United States, access to adequate mental health support and resources had been a challenge long before the outbreak of COVID-19, and pandemic-related stressors continue to influence their present lives. To address international student mental health concerns in US higher education that have been exacerbated…