The full-length American Journal of Education article by Sarah W. Beck and Amanda J. Godley can be accessed here. As entry into four-year colleges becomes more competitive each year, equalizing opportunity in college admissions for first generation, low-income and racially and linguistically minoritized students remains a persistent challenge (Nietzel 2021; Serling 2019). There is a need for
The teaching profession is one of the highest risk careers due to the occupational risk hazards such as workload, lack of social support, lack of training and resources, difficulty with classroom management, and role ambiguity (Alarcon 2011). Teacher stress is extremely high compared to other professions with about half of teachers leaving education within the
The American Journal of Education (AJE) is seeking graduate student applicants forthe AJE Student Board. AJE is a core journal in the field of education that covers abroad spectrum of educational research including K-12, higher ed, adult ed, andbeyond. AJE’s Student Board provides an exciting opportunity for graduate studentsto publish original pieces of writing, learn
In July 2022, the Lenape Valley Regional High School (located in Sussex County, NJ) leadership team met for two full days of professional learning. Lenape is a regional, comprehensive high school. It receives students from Byram, Netcong, and Stanhope Schools. These three K-8 public schools, are all within three miles of the high school. Lenape houses
This article highlights the detrimental effects of institutionalism in the education system, which have led to a disconnect between individuals and their environments, resulting in unfulfilled needs, burnout, and a devaluation of intrinsic incentives and agency among students and teachers. The article posits that institutional actors have dominated policy change, prioritizing the institution over personalization
Language is sacred in that it connects us to our ancestors, keeping them alive in our hearts as we recount and pass on the consejitos, cuentos, y lecciones they once relayed to us. Language is also power. It has and continues to be weaponized as a means to colonize, oppress, silence, and assimilate countless peoples;
As any teacher will tell you, there’s no tired quite like “teacher tired.” As someone who taught middle school during the pandemic, I can assure you there’s no “teacher tired” quite like “teaching-during-a-global-pandemic-tired.” As I have reflected on my personal and professional experiences in schools over the past few years, one sentiment has become abundantly
Research on multiraciality in higher education has grown significantly over the past 20 years. Many facets of multiraciality have been explored, with a focus on identity development and the experiences of undergraduate students (e.g., Ozaki et al. 2020). More recently, higher education scholars have expanded their scope to examine the experiences of graduate students (e.g.,
According to the 2018 Pew Research Center data, 78% of women and 59% of men say that the lives of Americans would improve if there were more women in leadership positions. However, within American institutions of higher education, women make up less than 39% of deans, provosts, presidents, and board members. Some institutions and their
Many individuals have been affected socially, personally, professionally, or financially by the Covid-19 pandemic. Junior faculty members especially have experienced negative impacts across the areas of research/scholarship, teaching, and service. This article summarizes three junior faculty members experiences and lessons learned while navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic.
