Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice

This peer-reviewed journal publishes articles and creative expressions which address the critical topics of educational and organizational leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, conceptualized broadly, as it applies to the study of and practice of education.

Current Issue: Volume 13, Number 1 (2024)

Editors

Welcome to Volume 13, Issue 1 of Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice. In this issue, you will find:

- a student research article supported by university faculty and an exemplar of this type of collaboration. Collaboratively, they investigated the use of positive reinforcement in behavior management. The ongoing issue of classroom management has been addressed with findings that provide guidance to support the effective implementation of Positive Behavioral interventions and Supports (PBIS).

- an article that examines the important issue of culturally proficient educational practice.

- a report on INTO LIGHT, a project that created a venue to rescue the living stories of those who died of drug overdose.

- an article that considers issues affecting first-generation college students. Absent a family tradition, many of these students are considered more vulnerable and in need of alternative support systems. Implications for how these students can be successful is discussed.

Here's wishing you the best of 2024 and blessings to all!

Dr. Angela Clark Louque

Dr. Stanley Swartz