Equity & Excellence in Education publishes theoretically rich, methodologically rigorous, peer reviewed research articles and analytical essays that advance and/or complicate existing conceptualizations and understandings of equity, excellence, and justice across the field of education. While we recognize the field of education is broad–inclusive of learning in many contexts and across the lifespan–we prioritize manuscripts that engage with or have implications for P-12 schooling in US or global contexts. We invite submissions that address pressing contemporary issues in US public schools such as politicized curriculum debates, school shootings, artificial intelligence, and climate change. We are particularly interested in submissions applying critical frameworks that engage in the intersectional examination of systemic oppression along with those that explore ideas of transformation, joy, and freedom-dreaming. We encourage manuscripts that center marginalized ways of knowing, imagine new possibilities, advance novel pedagogies, identify productive policies, and illuminate pathways toward a safer, more inclusive world. Regardless of topic, authors should articulate the implications of their work for P-12 schools and its significance with regard to theory, research, practice, and/or policy.
Manuscripts in the journal fall into two categories: research articles and theoretically-grounded analytical essays. We do not publish book reviews or literature reviews. To be considered as a theoretically-grounded analytical essay, manuscripts should go beyond reviewing literature to engage rigorously with theory in a novel way, advance a unique theoretical argument or position, and make a contribution to scholarship. We welcome submissions that use humanizing and critical methodologies, employ critically conscious citational practices, and/or disrupt “standard” American language practices. We encourage all authors to use the first-person voice and meaningfully explore their own positionalities, subjectivities, and social identities within the work.
All submissions to the Journal undergo a rigorous peer review. The review process is based on an initial screening and internal review by the editorial team. If selected for external review, manuscripts will undergo anonymous, double anonymized refereeing by two or more reviewers. We affirm our commitment to Anti-Racist Scholarly Reviewing Practices throughout all stages of the peer review process. We are aware that we work within institutional contexts that are often hostile to the aims of antiracism. We commit to grappling with these contradictions and receiving feedback as we strive to nurture and publish critical scholarship that is impactful, theoretically rich, and intellectually engaging.
Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
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