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School Psychology annual journal update.

Robin S Codding¹

¹Northeastern University.

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|February 6, 2023

Summary

This editorial provides annual updates for School Psychology journal, covering impact, special topics, and leadership. It reflects on the journal's commitment to social justice, antiracism, and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in its processes.

Area of Science:

Educational Psychology
Journal Science

Background:

School Psychology is a key journal for research impacting children, youth, educators, and families.
The journal has implications for scientific advancement, professional practice, and policy within educational systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide annual updates on the School Psychology journal's performance and editorial direction.
To reflect on the journal's active engagement with social justice, antiracism, and inclusive practices.

Main Methods:

The editorial summarizes key metrics and developments over the past year.
It reviews the journal's editorial policies and practices related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Main Results:

The journal continues to be a significant outlet for research with broad educational implications.

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The editorial highlights ongoing efforts to integrate social justice and antiracism into the review and revision processes.

Conclusions:

The School Psychology journal is committed to advancing research while actively promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Dynamic review processes are essential for ensuring fairness and representation in scholarly publishing.