Volume 1, Number 3 (2026) of WISDOM: Contemporary Educational Practices presents a collection of empirical and analytical studies exploring critical dimensions of educational transformation, policy dynamics, and instructional technology. This issue features scholarly contributions on the privatization of Islamic education and its socio-economic impacts, AI-driven educational research, the integration of traditional Pesantren ethical values into modern quality management, the implementation challenges of inclusive education in rural Indonesia, and the multidimensional integration of EdTech in language learning. Together, these articles align with the journal's focus on connecting contemporary educational theory with practical solutions for sustainable educational improvement.