School belonging is often pointed out as a powerful factor in addressing these challenges, but is often centered around students, not the adults that shape student experiences
Educators can bring fruitful contributions to educational science, based on their experiential knowledge, which can help to further inform and improve both research and educational practice.
A conference at Oregon State University brought four-day school week researchers together with school practitioners who are implementing the 4DSW schedule.
Embedding research use in education systems involves a range of professionals taking on a variety of activities; it is crucial these actors – and knowledge mobilization systems broadly – are well-supported to achieve their goals.
Research has consistently demonstrated that there are simple steps that educators and administrators can take to ensure their schools are supportive and inclusive of queer and trans students.
