Equity in Education: A Handbook for Participative Approaches in Research and Development to Address School Inequalities
Equity in Education: A Handbook for Participative Approaches in Research and Development to Address School Inequalities

Contributor(s): Péter Krasztev (Editor), Flórián Sipos (Editor), Zsuzsanna Hanna Biró (Editor), Eriada Çela (Editor), Envina Xhemi (Editor)
Subject(s): Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Pedagogy
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: education; equality; equity; teachers; Greece; digital education; Bulgaria; Albania; Hungary; participatory research
Summary/Abstract: 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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