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Bullying Coping Strategies Among Students In Grades (9-11) Considering Social Support, The Mediating Role Of Emotional Regulation, And Certain Demographic And Contextual Variables: A Mixed-Method As Perspectives By Students And Counselors, Fahima Hamed Alsaidi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The study had an interpretive aim, focusing on understanding students’ bullying coping strategies used by students in grades 9-11 in Sultanate of Oman. It also explored differences in bullying coping strategies according to demographic and contextual variables. Moreover, it analyzed the causal relationships between coping-bullying strategies, social support, and emotion regulation. The quantitative findings were interpreted through counselor’s perspectives. The study used a mixed method with an interpretive sequential design. It involved (2,581) male and female students from grades 9-11 in the quantitative phase and (10) social and psychological specialists in the qualitative phase. Instruments included three scales (Social Support, …

The Effectiveness Of The Educational Program “Istedamah” (Sustainability) Based On Green School Principles In Shaping Basic Education Students’ Perceptions Of Sustainable Development Dimensions And Their Practices In Achieving Carbon Neutrality In The School Environment In The Sultanate Of Oman, Huda Mubarak Al Dayri, Abdullah. K. Ambusaidi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of “ Istedamah” educational programme, which is based on green school principals, in promoting the perceptions of sustainable development dimensions and their practices related carbon neutrality among basic education students in the Sultanate of Oman. The study used quasi-experimental approach based on one group pre- and post -test design. The sample consisted of 106 male and female students selected randomly from schools that apply green school project. Two tools were used to gather data: A scale of students’ perceptions of the dimensions of sustainable development, (consisted of 26 statements) and practices for achieving …

Digital Citizenship Among Middle School Students In Oman: A Study Considering Various Variables, Suad Saleh Al Wahaibi, Khalfan Zahran Al-Hijji, Raja Maznah Raja Husain

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

This study examined the level of digital citizenship (DC) among grade 10 students in Oman with respect to gender, internet usage duration, and exposure to online threats. A total of 1,022 students participated during the 2022/2023 academic year. The study employed a questionnaire constructed on Ribble’s (2015) Respect, Educate, and Protect (REP) model and applied a random cluster sampling technique. Results revealed that students’ DC level was moderate overall. No statistically significant difference was found between male and female students, while there were significant differences in DC scores in terms of facing online threats and in terms of internet usage …

The Digital Dilemma: Social Media’S Influence On Children’S Well-Being In Developing Nations: A Systematic Literature Review, Hilal Hamed Al Busaidi, Ayman Al Shukri, Moosa Al Shukaili, Yahya Al Niyadi, Adil H Al Kindi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

Social media has become an integral part of the lives of teenagers and children, particularly in developing countries. Though it opens avenues for communication and expression, it also plays a serious role in mental health. This paper conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of published studies from 2015 to 2025, utilizing the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to assess the impact of social networking sites on the mental health of children’s populations in low- and middle-income countries. The review identifies three concern areas: cyberbullying, increased anxiety and depression rates, and socioeconomic factors’ effects. Literature suggests that adolescents …

The Effectiveness Of A Group Counseling Program Based On Acceptance And Commitment Therapy In Reducing The Level Of Nomophobia Among Ninth Grade Female Students In Muscat Governorate, Samya Hamed Al Harthi, Manal Khasib Al Fazari, Amal Mohamed Al Hadabi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a group counselling program based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reducing the level of nomophobia among ninth-grade female students in Muscat Governorate. To reach the objectives of the study, the interactive electronic nomophobia scale and the group counselling program based on acceptance and commitment therapy were used. The program consisted of twelve counselling sessions. The study followed the quasi-experimental approach with control and experimental groups, with pre- and post-test and a follow-up test. The study sample consisted of female students, distributed equally into two control and experimental groups. The results …

Preface, Said Sulaiman Al Dhafri, Sumaira A. Chowdhury

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

No abstract provided.

The Association Between School Teachers’ Competence, Autonomy, And Relatedness And Their Capabilities In Leading Change And Self-Leadership In Al Ain City Government School, Asma Saeed Khethail

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Education systems globally are experiencing ongoing reform due to globalization, rapid technological development, and increasing expectations for innovative and adaptable learning environments. Teachers are increasingly required to implement policy initiatives and be active leaders of change within schools. However, teachers’ ability to engage in change leadership and self-leadership is influenced by the psychological and relational conditions of their professional environments. Guided by Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study investigates the association between teachers’ perceptions of competence, autonomy, and relatedness. It further examines how these perceptions relate to their capabilities in leading change and practicing self-leadership in government schools in Al Ain …

Principals' Ethical Decision-Making In Addressing Cyberbullying: A Systematic Review, Jeana M. Partin, Sonya D. Hayes

School Leadership Review

Principals’ ethical decision-making in response to cyberbullying presents some of the most complex challenges in K–12 leadership, as issues extend beyond the classroom into digital spaces. National data from 2019–20 indicate that bullying and cyberbullying remain among the most prevalent discipline problems in U.S. public schools, underscoring the urgency of effective leadership in this area. This systematic review examined how principals address and manage cyberbullying by analyzing peer-reviewed empirical studies published between 2012 and 2025 on decision-making and leadership. Three themes emerged: technology-related challenges, policy implementation, and stakeholder education. Findings highlight principals’ pivotal role in prevention and intervention, emphasizing the …

The Exploration Of Black Women Leaders In Rural Community Colleges, Tiara D. Howard

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

The Exploration of Black Women Leaders in Rural Community Colleges

Abstract: Black women have a hunger for education and self-sufficiency. Among Black students in higher education, women are more likely than men to earn degrees: Black women obtain 64.1% of bachelor’s degrees, 71.5% of master’s degrees, and 65.9% of doctoral, medical, and dental degrees (AAUW, n.d.). Yet despite this drive, dedication, and ambition, there remains a scarcity of Black women leaders in rural areas, particularly in community colleges. And when a successful Black woman does rise to a position of influence, there isn't a blueprint or road map for others …

A Study Of Early Childhood Coaches’ Preparedness To Implement Lgbtq+ Affirming Social–Emotional Practices, Nicole Lynn Muñoz

Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative collective instrumental case study examined how early childhood consultation specialists (coaches) perceive and implement LGBTQ+ affirming practices in early learning environments serving children from birth to five. Although legal and policy advancements have increased recognition of LGBTQ+ identities, early childhood education remains an underexamined context for inclusive practice. Grounded in a constructivist and interpretivist paradigm and informed by Queer Theory, Transformative Leadership Theory, Practice-Based Coaching, and the Pyramid Model, data were collected through interviews, surveys, and reflective field notes with a purposeful sample of New Jersey coaches. Findings highlight how coaches define inclusion, navigate organizational conditions, and identify …

Constitution And Bylaws Of The University Of North Alabama Education Association, University Of North Alabama Education Association

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Constitution and Bylaws of the University of North Alabama Education Association-adopted March 29, 1977

Unaea Newsletter, University Of North Alabama Education Association

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UNAEA Newsletter (Vol. 1 No. 1, 1978)

Present Constitution And Bylaws The Division Of Post-Secondary Education Of The Alabama Education Association, Alabama Education Association

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The Division of Post-Secondary Education of the Alabama Education Association Present Constitution and Bylaws, 1972

Teachers And Administrators’ Perspectives Of Teacher Retention Rates During The First 5 Years Of Employment, Seth Hay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study was the high percentage of novice teachers leaving the profession during the first 5 years of teaching in a Southwestern state. Grounded in Mitchell et al.'s job embeddedness theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore K-12 teachers’ perspectives on factors influencing their decision to remain in the education profession, as well as K-12 administrators’ perspectives on influencing novice teachers’ decisions to persist in the education profession in a Southwestern state. For this basic qualitative design, data were collected from 10 teachers and three administrators and analyzed using Braun and …

2026-03-30 Faculty Regent's Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A report submitted by the Faculty Senate Regent to the Faculty Senate on March 30, 2026.

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Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

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From The Editors..., Thomastine Sarchet-Maher

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

No abstract provided.

Call For Manuscripts, Thomastine Sarchet-Maher

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

The Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities is a peer-reviewed, open access, multi-disciplinary online journal with an international focus. We publish articles that reflect the best of research and practice related to inclusive science education, including works submitted by science and special education researchers, teacher educators, and teachers. Interesting topics have included innovative curricular ideas, instructional adaptations, research-based modifications, best practices, and management strategies in science education. JSESD adopts the philosophical perspective that all students can achieve in science, and that science benefits from the full participation of all students.

2026-03-26 Fep Checklist Revisal, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A revisal of the FEP Checklist edited on March 26, 2026.

2026-03-26 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from March 26, 2026.