We are delighted to present the inaugural issue of Education: Journal of Teaching and Learning (EJTL), Volume 1, Issue 1 (June 2025). This inaugural issue marks a significant milestone for Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) as we advance our mission to strengthen academic communication, promote educational research, and foster innovation in the field of education, both in Tanzania and beyond. The issue features seven rigorously peer-reviewed articles authored by researchers from diverse educational backgrounds.