Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Guru Sekolah Dasar (JPPGuseda) Volume 9 Issue 1 (2026) presents eight scholarly articles authored by 30 researchers from 10 academic institutions. This edition highlights a broad spectrum of contemporary topics in elementary education, including ecoliteracy research, teacher literacy within national assessment frameworks, culturally grounded pedagogy, problem-based digital learning, STEAM-integrated virtual reality, innovative science projects, ecopedagogy, and technology-integrated STEM learning.

The authors represent a strong combination of international and national affiliations, reflecting the journal’s continued global engagement while maintaining robust collaboration across Indonesian higher education institutions.

• The University of Kitakyushu – Japan
• University of Central Punjab – Pakistan

• Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia – Jawa Barat
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Kuningan – Jawa Barat
• Universitas Pakuan – Jawa Barat
• Universitas Majalengka – Jawa Barat
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya – Jawa Timur
• UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung – Jawa Timur
• Universitas Negeri Surabaya – Jawa Timur
• Universitas Esa Unggul – DKI Jakarta

These affiliations demonstrate vibrant academic collaboration across regions and countries, underscoring the journal’s commitment to fostering international dialogue while strengthening national research networks.

Overall, this issue offers a rich collection of conceptual and empirical studies that contribute to the ongoing advancement of elementary education. JPPGuseda continues to uphold its commitment to disseminating high-quality research and promoting scholarly collaboration within Indonesia and the global academic community.