Research and Innovation
At EdiCa, research is not just a support activity — it's at the heart of our innovation.
Our Research
We lead applied and community-based research that informs inclusive practices, supports identity development, and strengthens equity in francophone minority settings. Our projects bridge academic knowledge, lived narratives, and on-the-ground realities.
Our research areas include:
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School and social inclusion
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Pedagogies in minority-language contexts
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Professional and identity trajectories of immigrant-background educators
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Diversity in education
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Valuing Black and francophone community knowledge and histories
We collaborate with schools, nonprofit organizations, research groups, and institutions to turn data into action.
Ideal for educators, school leaders, community organizations, and education or social policy makers.
Additional Ways We Support
In addition to our programs and research, EdiCa shares insights through publications, blog reflections, and strategic training to help organizations deepen their inclusive practices.
Community-based Research
Research for nonprofits, ethnocultural organizations, and other local partners to root research in lived experience and cultural context.
Thinking of adding a research dimension to your initiative?
Reflections and insights on inclusive education, identity, and cultural connection.
Publications
Publications grounded in the same principles we teach: culture, inclusion, and lived experience.
Why It Matters
Community-based research is a powerful tool for social transformation.
It helps organizations and institutions better understand the communities they serve, identify emerging challenges, and make informed decisions rooted in real-world insights.
At EdiCa, we believe that research grounded in lived experience strengthens equity, improves practices, and leads to more responsive, sustainable services.