International Journal of Whole Schooling
International Journal of Whole Schooling
International Journal of Whole Schooling (IJWS, Electronic ISSN: 1710-2146) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to exploring ways to improve learning and schooling for all children. We aim to publish studies focused on analysis, use, research, and practice related to the 9 Principles of Whole Schooling.
Indexing & Archiving: Indexed by ESCI (Web of Science), EBSCO, DOAJ, ERIC, ERA, and others.
Publisher: From Volume 22, Issue 1 (2026), published by Forum Multimedia Publishing, LLC.
International Journal of Whole Schooling (IJWS, Electronic ISSN: 1710-2146) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to exploring ways to improve learning and schooling for all children. We aim to publish studies focused on analysis, use, research, and practice related to the 9 Principles of Whole Schooling.
Indexing & Archiving: Indexed by ESCI (Web of Science), EBSCO, DOAJ, ERIC, ERA, and others.
Publisher: From Volume 22, Issue 1 (2026), published by Forum Multimedia Publishing, LLC.
Editorial_Board

Jonathan Chitiyo
Editor-in-Chief
Interests: Inclusive education, Implementation of different school-based practices (i.e., school-wide positive behavior support), factors affecting the education of vulnerable students, and the development of special education systems in developing countries.

Michael Peterson
Founder and Consulting Editor
Interests: School improvement processes utilizing the principles of Whole Schooling as a framework; Strategies for inclusive teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools; Strategies for effective classroom organization and design to benefit all students; Authentic, multilevel, differentiated instructional strategies for inclusive teaching.

Krystal Kennedy
Editorial Board Member
Interests: Positive behavior supports, Applied behavior analysis, Autism, Classroom behavior management supports.
Editorial_Board

Jonathan Chitiyo
Division of Management and Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Interests:Inclusive education, Implementation of different school-based practices (i.e., school-wide positive behavior support), factors affecting the education of vulnerable students, and the development of special education systems in developing countries.

Michael Peterson
Founder of Whole Schooling and Consulting Editor, Detroit, MI, USA.
Interests:School improvement processes utilizing the principles of Whole Schooling as a framework; Strategies for inclusive teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools; Strategies for effective classroom organization and design to benefit all students; Authentic, multilevel, differentiated instructional strategies for inclusive teaching.

Krystal Kennedy
Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, USA.
Interests:Positive behavior supports, Applied behavior analysis, Autism, Classroom behavior management supports.
Barriers to Inclusive Education for Learners with Moderate Intellectual Impairment: Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives from Zanzibar Primary Schools
Barriers to Inclusive Education for Learners with Moderate Intellectual Impairment: Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives from Zanzibar Primary Schools
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(2), 26–37
Teacher Preparedness and Challenges in Enacting New Experiential Learning Curriculum: A Study in Dhaka South City, Bangladesh
Teacher Preparedness and Challenges in Enacting New Experiential Learning Curriculum: A Study in Dhaka South City, Bangladesh
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(2), 15–25
Creating Supportive Educational Environments for Students with Autism in Pakistan
Creating Supportive Educational Environments for Students with Autism in Pakistan
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(2), 1–14
Examining the Perspectives of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers on the Education of Syrian Students with Special Needs Under Temporary Protection Status
Examining the Perspectives of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers on the Education of Syrian Students with Special Needs Under Temporary Protection Status
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(1), 1–21
Challenges Faced by Teacher Educators in Integrating Critical Thinking Pedagogies in Initial Primary Teacher Training in Malawi
Challenges Faced by Teacher Educators in Integrating Critical Thinking Pedagogies in Initial Primary Teacher Training in Malawi
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2024, 20(2), 36–55
Database Index
Database Index
Videos of Whole Schooling

Editorial Board:
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo (Editor-in-Chief)
Dr. Michael Peterson (Consulting Editor)
Impact Factor: 0.2 (2024)
Frequency: Semiannual
E-ISSN: 1710-2146

Editorial Board:
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo (Editor-in-Chief)
Dr. Michael Peterson (Consulting Editor)
Impact Factor: 0.2 (2024)
Frequency: Semiannual
E-ISSN: 1710-2146
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Principle 1. Empower citizens for democracy
Principle 2. Create learning spaces for all.
Principle 3. Include all in learning together.
Principle 4. Build a caring community.
Principle 5. Support learning.
Principle 6. Partner with families and the community.
Principle 7. Teach all using authentic, multi-level instruction.
Principle 8. Use technology to facilitate student learning.
Principle 9. Assess students to promote learning.

Principle 1. Empower citizens for democracy
Principle 2. Create learning spaces for all.
Principle 3. Include all in learning together.
Principle 4. Build a caring community.
Principle 5. Support learning.
Principle 6. Partner with families and the community.
Principle 7. Teach all using authentic, multi-level instruction.
Principle 8. Use technology to facilitate student learning.
Principle 9. Assess students to promote learning.

International Journal of Whole Schooling
International Journal of Whole Schooling
International Journal of Whole Schooling (IJWS, Electronic ISSN: 1710-2146) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to exploring ways to improve learning and schooling for all children. We aim to publish studies focused on analysis, use, research, and practice related to the 9 Principles of Whole Schooling.
Indexing & Archiving: Indexed by ESCI (Web of Science), EBSCO, DOAJ, ERIC, ERA, and others.
Publisher: From Volume 22, Issue 1 (2026), published by Forum Multimedia Publishing, LLC.
International Journal of Whole Schooling (IJWS, Electronic ISSN: 1710-2146) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to exploring ways to improve learning and schooling for all children. We aim to publish studies focused on analysis, use, research, and practice related to the 9 Principles of Whole Schooling.
Indexing & Archiving: Indexed by ESCI (Web of Science), EBSCO, DOAJ, ERIC, ERA, and others.
Publisher: From Volume 22, Issue 1 (2026), published by Forum Multimedia Publishing, LLC.
Editorial_Board

Jonathan Chitiyo
Editor-in-Chief
Interests: Inclusive education, Implementation of different school-based practices (i.e., school-wide positive behavior support), factors affecting the education of vulnerable students, and the development of special education systems in developing countries.

Michael Peterson
Founder and Consulting Editor
Interests: School improvement processes utilizing the principles of Whole Schooling as a framework; Strategies for inclusive teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools; Strategies for effective classroom organization and design to benefit all students; Authentic, multilevel, differentiated instructional strategies for inclusive teaching.

Krystal Kennedy
Editorial Board Member
Interests: Positive behavior supports, Applied behavior analysis, Autism, Classroom behavior management supports.
Editorial_Board

Jonathan Chitiyo
Division of Management and Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Interests:Inclusive education, Implementation of different school-based practices (i.e., school-wide positive behavior support), factors affecting the education of vulnerable students, and the development of special education systems in developing countries.

Michael Peterson
Founder of Whole Schooling and Consulting Editor, Detroit, MI, USA.
Interests:School improvement processes utilizing the principles of Whole Schooling as a framework; Strategies for inclusive teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools; Strategies for effective classroom organization and design to benefit all students; Authentic, multilevel, differentiated instructional strategies for inclusive teaching.

Krystal Kennedy
Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, USA.
Interests:Positive behavior supports, Applied behavior analysis, Autism, Classroom behavior management supports.
Barriers to Inclusive Education for Learners with Moderate Intellectual Impairment: Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives from Zanzibar Primary Schools
Barriers to Inclusive Education for Learners with Moderate Intellectual Impairment: Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives from Zanzibar Primary Schools
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(2), 26–37
Teacher Preparedness and Challenges in Enacting New Experiential Learning Curriculum: A Study in Dhaka South City, Bangladesh
Teacher Preparedness and Challenges in Enacting New Experiential Learning Curriculum: A Study in Dhaka South City, Bangladesh
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(2), 15–25
Creating Supportive Educational Environments for Students with Autism in Pakistan
Creating Supportive Educational Environments for Students with Autism in Pakistan
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(2), 1–14
Examining the Perspectives of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers on the Education of Syrian Students with Special Needs Under Temporary Protection Status
Examining the Perspectives of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers on the Education of Syrian Students with Special Needs Under Temporary Protection Status
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2025, 21(1), 1–21
Challenges Faced by Teacher Educators in Integrating Critical Thinking Pedagogies in Initial Primary Teacher Training in Malawi
Challenges Faced by Teacher Educators in Integrating Critical Thinking Pedagogies in Initial Primary Teacher Training in Malawi
Int. J. Whole Sch. 2024, 20(2), 36–55
Database Index
Database Index
Videos of Whole Schooling

Editorial Board:
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo (Editor-in-Chief)
Dr. Michael Peterson (Consulting Editor)
Impact Factor: 0.2 (2024)
Frequency: Semiannual
E-ISSN: 1710-2146

Editorial Board:
Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo (Editor-in-Chief)
Dr. Michael Peterson (Consulting Editor)
Impact Factor: 0.2 (2024)
Frequency: Semiannual
E-ISSN: 1710-2146
Email_Alert
Add your e-mail address to receive forthcoming issues of this journal:
Email_Alert
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Announcement
Principle 1. Empower citizens for democracy
Principle 2. Create learning spaces for all.
Principle 3. Include all in learning together.
Principle 4. Build a caring community.
Principle 5. Support learning.
Principle 6. Partner with families and the community.
Principle 7. Teach all using authentic, multi-level instruction.
Principle 8. Use technology to facilitate student learning.
Principle 9. Assess students to promote learning.

Principle 1. Empower citizens for democracy
Principle 2. Create learning spaces for all.
Principle 3. Include all in learning together.
Principle 4. Build a caring community.
Principle 5. Support learning.
Principle 6. Partner with families and the community.
Principle 7. Teach all using authentic, multi-level instruction.
Principle 8. Use technology to facilitate student learning.
Principle 9. Assess students to promote learning.











