Abstract: This study surveyed (n = 23) individuals representing various nonprofit organizations in the Los Angeles County to explore antiracist practices being implemented among organizations serving the African American community. Utilizing qualitative phenomenological methodology, the aim of this study was to explore the current efforts to implement antiracist practices within the organization; and identify both gaps and best practices in implementing antiracist practices in nonprofit organizations and foundations. The results indicated that while majority of the organizations who participated in this study have made some sort of a concerted effort to address racism; based on the results from this study direct service providers are seeing a need to continue the discussion and conversations to actively engage in antiracist work at the organizational level.

Abstract: Purpose: The primary purpose of the paper is to contribute to the gap in literature on the impact of COVID-19 and the schooling of marginalized poor children in developing countries as Nigeria, and Africa in general. The secondary purpose presented an educational collaborative and community-based policy options for the learning continuity of the target marginalized student learners of the paper, which can be applied to similar population across developing countries. Design/methodology/approach: It is based on qualitative educational orientation, using an Exploratory Literature Review (ELR) that focused on integrative literature review design of documents, publications and media blogs. Selected literature was reviewed through keyword searches of electronic data base as Advance Google Search, Google Scholar, Academic and Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). Qualitative content analysis (QCA) was adopted to generate major themes from the literature and presented in a table. The paper discussions are supported with citations of excerpts from the reviewed literatures. •Findings: Major findings revealed that state policy initiative of closing down schools during COVID-19 and repatriating all Almajiri students back to their rural families were in effective as it lead to the discontinuation of their schooling and learning. In addition, their return home facilitated the students return to street begging and farm labor for family sustainability. Findings revealed that the public-school broadcasting as radio and television during COVID-19 lock down were not reachable nor utilized by Almajiris due to their rural geographic locations and none affordability of those technologies by their families. Almajiri parent’s low socio-economic status contributed to low or no support of the students learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almajiri students as rural dwellers experience more schooling discontinuities’ during COVID-19, thereby creating further educational inequalities and gap between them and urban learners in the country. • Research limitations/implications: The paper will incite further research on the impact of COVID-19 and schooling, especially in the developing countries of Africa. • Originality/value: The paper will be of value in the area of COVID-19 and schooling in the developing countries, particularly Africa. It will also add to the gap in literature in the area of schooling during pandemic in developing countries. Additionally, the paper will challenge educational policy makers and stakeholders to a more responsive inclusive learner initiatives on schooling during pandemics in south nations. Article Classification: Literature Review; Case Study

Abstract: Conflict situations are a reasonably frequent realism in every organization and eat deep into the system and performance of an organization affected. Several scholars have previously studied the source and effects of conflict handling styles on the performance of staff and arguments has erupted on the destructive nature of conflict and as well as it productivity. This research was on the whole captured on Batticaloa district school principals as managers to ascertain how they deal with conflict which they already view as inevitable. Using a self-designed questionnaire 507 responses were obtained from Batticaloa district school principals and vice -principals across selected schools from the data it was discovered that traditional view of conflict ranks the highest in Batticaloa district schools as a work place. Four research questions were formulated for the research and data responses were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. From the study, Batticaloa schools principals are relevant more of collaborating, accommodating and compromising styles in handling conflict. The study further recommended 3D leadership model which is referred to as situational demand and the practical application of principle negotiation in dealing with conflict for improve productivity in Batticaloa district schools as a work place in Sri Lanka.

Abstract: The psychological studies of organizations, with regard to human capital, have shown that this factor increases to the extent that the environmental demands are intensified, but it is the intellectual trait that acquires the greatest value when considered as the main intangible asset of an organization. In this way, the objective of this paper was to expose the theoretical, conceptual and empirical frameworks related to human capital in order to establish discussion scenarios related to the value chain of an organization based on its intangible assets. A documentary study was carried out with a non-probabilistic selection of sources indexed to repositories such as Dialnet, Latindex and Redalyc, considering the year of publication and relationship between the concepts of organization and human capital. There are lines of research around empathy, trust, commitment, satisfaction and happiness as inherent factors of human capital as an intellectual asset of an organization.

Abstract: This paper reviews the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder specifically in the Northern Plains Native American communities. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (i.e., FASD) produces a large range of mild to severe effects on behavioral, cognitive, and social abilities of those diagnosed with FASD. Diagnosis of FASD and the variability of effects contributes to many factors including timing and dosage of alcohol prenatal exposure, absence or presence of physical features, and maternal disclosure of prenatal alcohol consumption. This paper will examine cultural implications of alcohol use in the Northern Plains communities, prevention and education programs for women of child-bearing age and those who are currently pregnant, and inclusion of cultural practices for treatment. Additionally, this paper will examine current intervention treatments for individuals diagnosed with FAS, and the need for continued research of potential intervention treatments.

Abstract: Many professions are trained in a college or university setting. This training is entry level and provides the basics of what must be known to be successful. For many professionals to include primary and secondary education teachers and college and university faculty members, a mentor is needed to assist with overcoming obstacles associated with the early years in the profession. Many times, there are not sufficient mentors available within a department or school for the new professionals. The new professional should not be afraid to look outside of the normal avenues for locating a mentor. Mentors do not necessarily need to be within the same educational system or professional specialty.