About this Journal

Welcome to The Advocate. The Advocate is a peer-reviewed journal disseminating current research, policies and practices used to prepare PK-12 teachers. Articles generally focus on practice, pedagogy and partnerships that support high quality teacher preparation provided by private and public institutions of higher education accredited for teacher preparation.

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Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

Introductory Material

The Advocate

  • Gary Andersen Ph.D.

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

A Letter from the ATE-K President (Spring / Summer 2026)

  • Amanda Lickteig Ph.D.

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

Reflections

Preparing Future Teachers for Enrichment as Curriculum: A Candidate Preparation Sequence

  • Emily George
  • Joan Sinagra Brillant

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

NAO Robots Help Children with Autism Develop Social Communication Skills

  • Jerrie Brooks

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

Creative Nonfiction Pedagogical Framework Analysis

  • Miriam Barton

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

Beyond the Lone Island: Leveraging Communities of Practice for Faculty Growth and Scholarly Success

  • Dr. Donna Zerr
  • Dr. Carissa Gober
  • David Wolff

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

Research Article

Laying the Foundation: Practicing Before Teaching in Structured Literacy

  • Joan Sinagra Brillant

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026

Exploring the Causalities of Pre-service Teachers’ Perception of Learning Styles Theory

  • Alan English

Volume 31 • Issue 1 • 2026 • The Advocate: Spring / Summer 2026