The Midwest Journal of Education (MJE) publishes peer-reviewed articles related to the field of education. The MJE offers a wide range of opportunities for academics and practitioners to add to the literature on education that addresses the nexus of theory and practice. The MJE currently averages a 35% acceptance rate.
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Volume 3, Issue 2 – 2026
Empirical Research
Competency-Based Education Under Review: Lessons from a Michigan Middle School
Danielle Sutherland
“Doing the thing works a lot better”: Critical Features of Professional Development in Practice
Amy Allen
An Inquiry into the Integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education: Unveiling Educators’ Perceptions, Practices, and Professional Development Needs
Dr. Charlene Atkins, Dr. Bryan McDonald
Elevating Excellence: An Examination of K-12 Teacher Characteristics and Instructional Practices from the Perspective of College Graduated Black Men
Richard Abram II, Ed.D., Sarah J. Hicks, Ph.D.
Conceptual
Witness Warmth and High Expectations: A Conceptual Framework for Black Male Teacher Impact
Lewis Thomas III
Connecting Theory to Practice
Between the Walls and the World: Competing Influences on School Leadership
Maria O’Connor
Practicing Authentic Assessment: Aspiring Social Studies Teachers Teach in Schools
Laura J. Dull, Olana O’Connor, Elizabeth Scheffel
Behind the Veil of the Infallible Teacher Persona
Hope Andromeda Kitts
Trust, Equity, and Teacher Autonomy: Lessons From the Finnish Education System
Krystle Gremaud, Christina Price-Richardson
We Can’t Wait – Antiracist, Culturally Relevant Read-Alouds
Carol Opie