Research clusters encompass many of the areas listed under faculty specializations. Research clusters are a way for faculty and  students to come together to talk about similar research interests.

Children, youth and society The CYS cluster represents a collaborative and interdisciplinary research concentration aimed at deepening the understanding of how and why young people are of central importance to critical processes... Learn More

Comparative and international education This EDST research cluster fills the gap in our understanding of new actors and contexts in education, including international organizations and social movements... Learn More

Engaging the political: democracy, citizenship and education This research cluster seeks to foster conversations between scholars from different backgrounds about what the focus of citizenship education or political education should be... Learn More Image under Creative Commons License; original at http://electioninfo.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/avenue_n_vote01.jpg

Indigeneity: Honouring heart, mind, body and spirit EDST’s Indigeneity research cluster seeks to understand the wholistic dimensions of Indigeneity and its possibilities for improving and transforming Indigenous education. Learn More

Philosophy of educational research EDST faculty undertake research and scholarship to address basic philosophical, historical, and sociological, as well as more concrete “how to” questions about educational research methods. Learn More

Policy studies in education This EDST research cluster opens new spaces where educational policy research is informed by these social, political, and economic forces. Learn More