Practice research and pioneering approaches for tackling educational inequalities: experiences from the European project PIONEERED
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Jobst, S., Skrobane, J., Vazquez Cupeiro, S., Hadjar, A., & Alieva, A. (2025). Practice research and pioneering approaches for tackling educational inequalities: experiences from the European Project PIONEERED. En Equity in Education: A Handbook for Participative Approaches in Research and Development to Address School Inequalities (pp. 62-85).
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Inequalities in education remain a significant challenge across the globe, even in the face of numerous policy initiatives, carefully designed reforms, and well-intentioned interventions. Limited resources in early childhood centers, entrenched underrepresentation in universities, and wider structural barriers all demonstrate the necessity for innovative, context-sensitive strategies. Real progress requires more than simply imposing solutions from above; it calls for approaches that directly involve and empower the communities most affected by these disparities. This handbook stands out for its focus on participatory and co-creative approaches that place marginalized communities at the center of both inquiry and action, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. It offers adaptable, community-focused methods that enable stakeholders – teachers, parents, students, and policymakers – to work together on designing and implementing inclusive educational reforms. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, the handbook underlines both the methodological rigor and the tangible, real-world applications needed to advance equity in education.
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Agencias de financiación: HORIZON 2020 European Commission
Proyectos de investigación: GA-No 101004392
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