Photo by Rene Bernal on Unsplash I recently attended the 2023 American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference, where I presented a poster on supporting youth experiencing intergenerational conflict (IC) in immigrant families. As a first-time attendee, the conference was a significant opportunity to improve my public speaking and open communication skills and networking. My presentation aimed to promote mental
The fight over the American public-school curriculum is a decades old debate (Shelton, 1979). At issue is not only what should be taught, but who should regulate that curriculum. Whether control is at the national level, the state level, or at the individual district and school level, teachers are often left wondering what control, if any, they
In his weekly presidential address to the American public on the morning of January 30th 2016, President Obama asserted, “In the new economy, computer science isn’t an optional skill—it’s a basic skill, right along with the three ‘Rs.’” By claiming that computer science (CS) education should be prioritized with the same importance as reading, writing, and
Statistics achievement is one’s level of success or proficiency in the field of statistics. It is critical to enhance college students’ statistics achievement because it benefits their future research endeavors (Onwuegbuzie 2004). However, many college students, particularly those in traditionally less quantitative programs in social sciences, are shown to exhibit unsatisfying academic behaviors that result in
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;
