This open topic issue of JoCI includes research studies, practitioner articles, and a book review that focus on various aspects of K-12 curriculum and instruction.

Performance Assessment of Pre-Service and In-Service Educators

A focus on high-stakes performance assessment of practitioners at both pre-service and in-service levels.

Lead Editor: Sharilyn C. Steadman, Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education; College of Education, East Carolina University

This open topic issue of JoCI includes research studies, perspectives, and reviews that address the impact of programs and initiatives on various aspects of curriculum and instruction.

Co-Editors: Sharilyn C. Steadman and Chan Evans, College of Education, East Carolina University

This issue of JoCI focuses on supporting students with behavioral challenges in PreK-12th grade to insure academic and social success for all.

Lead Editor: Chan Evans, College of Education, East Carolina University

Guest Editor:  Lisa Bloom, School of Teaching and Learning, Western Carolina University

This open topic issue includes a retrospective of JoCI's six years of publication and articles concerning teacher education in social studies, using and teaching revision in writing, and implementing game dynamics in curriculum and instruction.

Lead Editor: Chan Evans, Special Education, College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Lead Editor: Diane Rodriguez Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Lead Editor: Amy D. Broemmel, Associate Professor, Department of Theory and Practice, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Assistant Editor: Karen K. Lucas, Doctoral student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

This issue of the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (JoCI) focuses on preparing students with 21st century literacy in math and science education. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy encompasses the ability to use technology to develop content knowledge and skills in support of 21st century teaching and learning.

Lead Editor: Diane Rodriguez-Luterback, College of Education, East Carolina University

Guest Editor: Sharon E. Smaldino, L. D. and Ruth Morgridge Endowed Chair, College of Education, Northern Illinois University

Lead Editor: Amy D. Broemmel, Associate Professor, Department of Theory and Practice, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Assistant Editor: Karen K. Lucas, Doctoral student, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

This issue of the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (JoCI) focuses on the role of teacher recruitment and retention in high-need content and geographic areas. Determining effective teacher recruitment and retention practices is critical in meeting educational needs and assuring students are making appropriate educational progress.

Lead Editor: Guili Zang, College of Education, East Carolina University

Guest Editor: Barnett Berry, Center for Teaching Quality

The fifth issue of the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (JoCI) focuses on the role of transformative leadership as a new paradigm for twenty-first century schools.

Guest Editor: James O. McDowelle, East Carolina University

The fourth issue of the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (JoCI) focuses on the role of action research in professional development and how it may result in improved educational practices.

Guest Editor:Cher Hendricks, University of West Georgia

The third issue of the Journal of Curriculum & Instruction (JoCI) focuses on the efforts of educators to implement strategies and policies that address the needs of all learners in the Pre K-12 educational system.

Guest Editors: K. Lynne Harper Mainzer, Johns Hopkins  University  and Richard Mainzer, Council for Exceptional Children

The second issue of the Journal of Curriculum & Instruction (JoCI) focuses on the efforts of social studies educators to implement strategies that promote civic competence and successfully encourage the teaching and learning of social studies within a global society.

Guest Editor: Tina L. Heafner, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The inaugural issue of the Journal of Curriculum & Instruction (JoCI) focuses on the efforts of educators to implement meaningful literacy instruction within Pre K-12 school classrooms in the midst of mounting emphasis on high-stakes testing and accountability in America’s schools.

Guest Editor: Terry S. Atkinson, East Carolina University