We invite scholars, educators, teachers, practitioners, activists, community members, and other stakeholders to contribute chapters to the upcoming special issue titled “Activist Scholarship: Community-Centered Research for Social Change” to be published in Research in Educational Policy and Management (REPAM). This special issue builds upon the foundational concepts explored in the special issue of the Journal of Culture and Values in Education focusing on theme of "Research as Activism."

“Research as Activism” is the fusion of scholarly inquiry with intentional advocacy and action. It transcends academic exploration by actively challenging systemic inequities and injustices, engaging marginalized communities, and driving tangible social change. It embodies a commitment to using research methodologies, epistemologies, findings, and dissemination to dismantle oppressive structures, promote justice, and empower and centre voices often unheard, dismissed, silenced, or marginalized in traditional academic discourse.

This special issue seeks to explore innovative research initiatives, case studies, and action-research studies that provide pathways for societal transformation, particularly in the context of educational practices and policies. Contributors are encouraged to examine diverse, nuanced topics related to activism and education that are particularly timely given local, national and international global contexts.

We invite submissions that engage with, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Intersectionality in Activism: How do various identities and experiences (e.g., race, gender, disability) shape the approaches and effectiveness of research as activism in education?
• Local to Global Perspectives: In what ways can educational research reflect the intersection of local community needs with global movements for social justice?
• Innovative Pedagogies: How can educators implement research-informed practices that advocate for equity and social change within their classrooms and communities?
• Community-Based Research: What are the best practices for conducting community-oriented research that centers the knowledge and experiences of marginalized and equity-denied populations in reciprocal and sustainable ways?
• Critical Examination of Policy: How can research expose and challenge institutional policies that perpetuate inequity in educational settings?
• Youth Engagement in Activism: In what ways can young people be engaged as co-researchers, activists, and/or leaders in addressing educational injustices within their communities?
• Technology and Activism: What advantages and disadvantages does digital technology and artificial intelligence play in facilitating research as activism in education and how can it bridge gaps for sharing of information?
• Longitudinal Studies and/or Case Studies: How can case studies and/or longitudinal research contribute to understanding the impact of educational activism over time in diverse communities?
• Evaluating Impact: What frameworks can be used to assess the effectiveness of research in driving social change within educational contexts?

Key Dates

• • Full manuscript Submission: May 30, 2025 (maximum 6,000 words inclusive of references, APA 7th edition)
• Feedback and Revisions: Throughout 2025 until July 2025, with publication expected in by the end of 2025.

Your submission should include:

• Title of your proposed submission
• An abstract (maximum 500 words and references which should be cited in APA 7th edition format)
• A 250-word bio of each author(s)
• Full manuscript (maximum 6,000 words inclusive of references)

We look forward to your contributions to this vital discourse on research and activism in the field of education.

Dr. A: Eizadirad (Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University)

Dr. E. Kilinc (Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University)

Dr. J. Straub (Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University)

Special Issue Theme: Constructing a social justice curriculum policy in the 21st century

Guest Editors:

Tshele Moloi, Northwest University, South Africa (Corresponding Guest Editor, email: tshelej@gmail.com)

Mogalatjane Edward Matabane, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Byung-In Seo, Chicago State University, USA

Clement Simuja, Rhodes University, South Africa

You are invited to participate in the International Conference of New Perspectives in Education and Social Sciences (INPESS 2022).

The deadline of proposal submission for the special issue "Re-imagining teaching and learning in the context of current crises: COVID-19, and public health and economic instability and inequities"  has been extended to 7 April 2022.

Special Issue Theme: Re-imagining teaching and learning in the context of current crises: COVID-19, and public health and economic instability and inequities.

Dear readers and authors of REPAM

We are pleased to announce that the Research in Educational Policy and Management (REPAM) was accepted in Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. To know more about DOAJ please visit the website: https://www.doaj.org

Special Issue Theme: 

Reimagining Educational Policy and Leadership Beyond the Plunder of Neoliberal Technorationality

The deadline for REPAM’s special issue proposals has been extended and the scope of the special issue has also been slightly expanded.

Theme: Defining meaningful goals and establishing effective strategies to prepare students for life as citizens in a challenging world

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Special Issue Theme: Establishing Meaningful Goals for Instructional Practice: A Discussion of Educational Goals and Their Value for Describing Learning for Effective Citizenship in the Modern World.

 Editor:   Stephen K. Lafer

                University of Nevada- Reno, USA

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Guest Editor: Abbie R. Strunc

Texas A&M University-Texarkana