Abstract: The current paper reviews the changes in postgraduate studies in Greece in terms of fields of studies and universities for the years 2011 and 2016 -the first and the last year for which information is provided by ETER, thus allowing comparisons to be made with the situation in other countries. The study captures the changes in a rapidly developing market in Greece in the beginning and the peak of the economic crisis. It establishes that the number of students who chose to continue their studies at postgraduate level increased significantly over the years. The distribution across different institutions as well as the hierarchy among the different fields of study have also changed for the years 2011 and 2016.

Abstract: Finnish early childhood education (ECE) is commonly known to be high-quality being also interested by other countries. However, while looking at the whole phenomenon through analytical studies by insiders the problems are revealing. The central concept of early childhood education, studied through the corresponding Finnish concept of “varhaiskasvatus”, is earlier analysed in a series of several studies by the author. This is done from a large Finnish and international textual data by content and concept analyses. Many analytical simulation models, found to be systems like, were found about the concept of early childhood education. It was also revealed that institutional early childhood education should be named pedagogics. The study on hand makes a qualitative conceptual and textual survey on the basis of some of the mentioned studies, selected ones seen in the references. In connection to it, impacts between the power of science and the power of societal policies will be discussed. The conclusion will point how political impacts are strong in swimming even to every corner of the whole pedagogical systems. Professionals in early childhood education ought to know deeply new scientific theories in order to stick up for their rights when in front of them are social and political disagreements.

Abstract: Multiple respected institutions and researchers have tried to quantify the scope of the problem with educational leadership turnover in the United States. Though their numbers differ to some degree, each study described below demonstrates the issue is significant and needs to be addressed:

Abstract: KYE is an esoteric saving practice among Korean immigrants. Even though it has been identified as an effective asset-building system within the group, operational details about this cultural practice are scantily available in the literature. The purpose of this study is to fill the gap in the body of knowledge on the KYE and explore its potential as an alternative asset-building vehicle for low-income families. By adopting a purposive sampling method in-depth interviews with nine (9) KYE leaders in three eastern states and one (1) public attorney who had an expertise in the area were conducted. The current study provides operational details of KYE and empirically supports KYE as an alternative saving program for low- and moderate-income families. KYE also works as a strong life-coaching mutual support group. Readers are invited to critically assess its potential as a saving program for low- and moderate-income families in a wider American society.

Abstract: Identifying and understanding emotions play a critical role in children’s social skills and emotional wellness. Few studies explored children’s ability to recognize basic emotions using graphic symbols. Graphic symbols were important materials in children’s learning and communication. The current study examined four-year-old typically developing children’s ability to label the emotions depicted by graphic symbols freely. Results showed that the participants could accurately label all four graphic symbols for happiness, and they had the most difficulty naming the graphic symbols for fear. The most representable graphic symbols for each emotion and their features were discussed.

Abstract: Much of what has been written about critical thinking talks about or measuring critical thinking. Little however has provided lesson-ready exercises for developing rigorous evaluation of ideas and critical thinking generally. This article mentions some resources for such practical instruction and emphasizes work along these lines that the author has been a part of for decades and has resulted in several book length publications in recent years. Critical thinking without skills of epistemic justification will come up short.

Abstract: The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between revenue sources and retention rates at the nation’s private, not-for-profit, baccalaureate degree-granting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The major goal was to examine whether revenue sources were predictive of retention rates. Data from46 private, not-for-profit, baccalaureate degree-granting institutions (IPEDS, 2017) were used in the analysis. The results indicate that endowment assets show positive and statistically significant association with retention rates. The study also demonstrates that only endowment assets and private gifts were significant predictors of retention rates. This study has policy, leadership, and practical implications. This study provides a foundation on the examination of the relationship among revenue sources and retention rates.

Abstract: COVID-19 has profound influences on human life. It causes multiple kinds of strain which may cause negative emotions and in turn lead to delinquent copings. Children are among the most vulnerable groups during the disaster. However, children from disadvantaged backgrounds may be even more adversely affected by this crisis. Using data from a survey on students at vocational and public high schools in China, this study analyzed the influences of pandemic-related strain and negative emotions on delinquent copings. Findings suggested that the distribution of pandemic risks was differential among vocational/public high school students. Adolescents from these two types of schools experience different kinds of pandemic-related strain. Vocational high school students are more likely to have delinquent copings. Pandemic-related strain has significant impacts on delinquent copings, while negative emotions are not significantly associated with both strain and delinquent copings. The pandemic might have more behavioral influences on adolescents instead of psychological ones.

Abstract: Teaching is a laudable profession that continues to make a difference in the lives of students and societies in which they live. This spiritual motif is especially useful to learners with exceptionalities who come from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) and vulnerable backgrounds who have been consistently misidentified, misassessed, miscategorized, misplaced, and misinstructed. Despite the magnanimous roles of teachers, the teaching profession has continued to be downplayed. As a response, the profession has tried to build its reputation by focusing on stringent measures that masquerade as “quality control” measures. Teaching is rooted in underlying spiritual contexts that involve the manipulation of the learning environment through humane and fun activities. While stringent measures are not altogether useless, they do not fully maximize the potential of CLD and vulnerable learners with exceptionalities. In this article, I argue that these learners need caring teachers who are willing to eliminate the poverty of the teaching spirit and uplift their humanity.