Despite a long history of overrepresentation in segregated settings (Brock, 2018), students
with disabilities who require extensive supports are more likely to receive inclusive …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to (a) provide introductory literature regarding
cultural constructs, health disparities, and social determinants of health (SDoH);(b) …

Rural communities in the Southern US are shaped by a legacy of racial oppression carried
out through educational systems, in tandem with contemporary policies that perpetuate the …

Increasing attention has been paid to rural education policy and research, yet few studies
have examined the conceptualization of rural school districts. This study provides a …

Negative school climate and oppressive policies and laws significantly impact the
psychological and academic well-being of transgender students in the United States …

This study investigates the reading profiles of rural Grade 5 and 6 students (N= 262), a
sample with a high proportion of English language learners. We administered a battery of …

With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by much of the United
States, local school districts are encouraged to develop CCSS-aligned curricula that are …

Despite the best intentions to support equity with educational technologies, they often lead
to a “rich get richer” effect, in which communities of more advantaged learners gain greater …

Trauma-informed school practices require enactment of trauma-informed principles
including prioritizing students' physical and psychological safety, connection, cultural …

Background Educators in rural schools are uniquely situated to address youth mental health
disparities, yet often face challenges in delivering mental health supports. This paper …