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The effect of high school gender composition on university major choice: Evidence from Canada

Economic Inquiry, Volume 64, Issue 3, Page 1116-1156, July 2026.
Abstract Does the gender composition of high school peers affect whether students pursue a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) major at university? Using administrative data from British Columbia, Canada, I exploit idiosyncratic within‐school variation in gender composition. I find that having larger proportions of female peers has
Yu Wang
wiley   +1 more source

The Critical Montessori Model

Journal of Montessori Research
Despite an increase in race-related Montessori research over the past decade, the Montessori community lacks a unified framework to examine the Montessori Method and its philosophy through a critical racial lens.
Genevieve D'Cruz Ramos
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Addressing the Polycrisis With the Same Logic That Created It? A Critical Analysis of Sustainability Discourses in the EU Strategic Agendas Between 2014 and 2024

Contemporary European Politics, Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This article examines how the EU frames problems and solutions regarding the current interconnected crises of climate change, inequality and other social, economic and environmental problems. The EU's main strategic priorities are summarised in the EU Strategic Agenda, but the latest agenda was published in 2024 and has not yet been ...
Viktor Lovén
wiley   +1 more source

Second Language Corner for Children’s House

Journal of Montessori Research, 2021
This work reports, from a qualitative research perspective, the development of an English Corner project for a preschool Children’s House classroom in central Mexico over the course of a 3-year period.
Romali Rosales Chavarria
doaj  

How Can We Improve Personal Care Interactions to Reduce Care Refusals From People With Dementia? A Realist Synthesis

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 82, Issue 5, Page 4895-4926, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify strategies and mechanisms of interventions between caregivers and people with dementia that contribute to reducing refusals of care and determine how they work, in which contexts, why and for whom. Design Realist synthesis. Methods There were three stages: (1) initial programme theory development and prioritisation through ...
Tamara Backhouse, Anne Killett, Reed W. R. Bratches, Eneida Mioshi   +3 more
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Inclusivity in early childhood education in Southern Africa: A Montessorian critique

South African Journal of Childhood Education
Background: Early childhood education (ECE) in Southern Africa has gained increasing attention for its role in promoting educational equity. At the same time, inclusive education has been promoted across the region.
Ben de Souza
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“A Change in Culture From It Being an Optional Extra to an Integral Part of Education”—Teacher's Experiences of Teaching Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) to Learners With Severe/Profound Intellectual Disabilities in the Republic of Ireland

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Volume 39, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background According to UNESCO (2018), there is an increased need for research on teacher effectiveness regarding sexuality education. This study aims to respond to this need through capturing the views, experiences, and preparedness of teachers to support the teaching of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) to learners with Severe ...
Leanne Connolly, Kathryn O'Mahony, Conor Scully   +2 more
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Use of Montessori Education for Therapeutic Purposes in Individuals with Special Needs

Preschool Education: Global Trends
Introductıon. The main idea of Montessori Pedagogy and Montessori Therapy based on it is to contribute to the development of the child by accepting them with their own personality and providing special 'sensory development tools' and activities suitable ...
Safiye Sunay Yildirim Doğru, Hatice Bilge Doğru   +1 more
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Educational Pacifism and Montessori

Journal of Montessori Research
Educational theory and practice is dominated by mass formal schooling systems, which routinely and unjustly harm many students. I call this stance “educational pacifism,” and in this paper argue that Montessorians ought to be educational pacifists. That is, they ought to recognize, understand, and reject systemic educational harm and ensure that it ...
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The Early Years Sign Survey: The Use of Sign by Early Years Practitioners in the UK

Mind, Brain, and Education, Volume 20, Issue 2, May 2026.
ABSTRACT For early years practitioners, promoting language development in educational settings is of fundamental importance. We propose that the use of co‐speech sign is a key topic of debate in this regard, and one which is significantly under‐studied.
Victoria C. P. Knowland, Polly Waters
wiley   +1 more source