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Educational Review
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General education research journal published by Routledge. SSCI Listed.
https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/cedr20
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💬 'a theoretically ambitious reconceptualisation of dialogic education'

Read more from Nika Maglaperidze's #BookReview of 'Rethinking educational theory: education as expanding dialogue' by Rupert Wegerif 👇
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Book cover of 'Rethinking educational theory: education as expanding dialogue' by Rupert Wegerif
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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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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#ChildDevelopment
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December 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Register for the online Educational Review Article of the Year seminar! 🎉 Featuring our latest winners, expert discussants, and audience Q&A!

Plus #FreeAccess to the winning article via the events page 👇
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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
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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💬 "Mintz reminds us that the uncertainty of education is not its flaw but its beauty."

Enjoy #FreeAccess to the rest of Xiuxiu Bao's #BookReview of "Liberal perspectives on inclusion" by Joseph Mintz 👇

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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
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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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!
🔗 Read the issue: www.tandfonline.com/toc/cedr20/7...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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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November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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📽️ Watch online!
Check out the recording of our latest Article of the Year seminar on our YouTube channel! 🏆
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November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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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.
📖 Read #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1080/0013...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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🎓🌍 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.
📖 Read #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1080/0013...

#InternationalEducation #HigherEd
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October 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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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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#MigrantChildren #China #SchoolResilience
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October 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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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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#MentalHealth #PrimaryEducation
The background image shows engaged-looking primary school students in a classroom. This is overlaid with the ‘Educational Review’ journal title at the top. In the middle is the article title and author name(s): ‘Coproducing a school-based mental health literacy programme: exploring the views and experiences of primary school children in North-West England’ by Rachel Wilcock, Aston Monro, Andy Smith, Helen O'Keeffe & David Haycock. The words “Open Access” appear in a red circle.
October 21, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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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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October 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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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! 📚
October 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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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#HigherEd #HongKong #TransferStudents
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October 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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💬 "a critical diagnosis of existing educational inequities and a framework for transformative action"

Read more from Rui Zhang's #BookReview of "Making space for cultural equality in educational leadership" by Mathew Barnard 📕
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Book cover of "Making space for cultural equality in educational leadership" by Mathew Barnard
October 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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🚨📣 FINAL BOOK! 📕
If you'd like to review this book, email us! ✉️

Please include your affiliation, level of study & evidence of relevant expertise:
[email protected]

#EduChat #BookReview
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October 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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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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#TeacherRetention #EdPolicy

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October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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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 🏫

Read here 👇
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October 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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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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September 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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#PublicationOpportunity 📣
4 books left!📚✨

Email to let us know which book you'd like to review, your affiliation, level of study & evidence of relevant expertise:
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September 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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🗨️ "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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Book cover of "International student mobility in higher education" by Jason C. Schneider
September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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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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September 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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📘 #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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Book cover of "Bridging Scholarship and Practice in Higher Education" by Sam Illingworth
September 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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📚 Call for book reviewers! 📣

If you'd like to review one of these titles for Educational Review, please email:
✉️ [email protected]

Include your book choice, your affiliation, level of study & evidence of relevant expertise/experience 😃
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September 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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📘💬 "invaluable for scholars exploring emerging tuition cultures in the Global South"

Read @shankarphd.bsky.social's #BookReview of "Becoming good women" by Laura Shamali Batatota 👇

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Book cover of "Becoming good women: schooling, aspirations and imagining the future among female students in Sri Lanka" by Laura Shamali Batatota
September 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM