Dr. Elizabeth Vanderburg is serving as a guest editor for an upcoming issue of PDS Partners: Bridging Research to Practice and invites article submissions around the theme of “Laboratories for Democracy: Creating Change with School–University Partnerships to Build SEA Sovereignty.”
With the dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education and new reforms under Executive Orders 14158 and 14242, state education agencies (SEAs) will be responsible for funding, legal compliance, and program oversight once managed at the federal level. This special issue will explore how SEAs are navigating this shift by highlighting successful state-led programs and partnerships with local education agencies and universities. The journal seeks articles that examine how these initiatives support student populations with diverse needs and retain compliance with federal laws like IDEA, ADA, and ESSA without centralized federal guidance.
If you are involved in innovating education through localized solutions and shared research, consider submitting a manuscript and reach out to Dr. Vanderburg with any questions via email.