Alternative programmes, alternative schools and social justice

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Jodie Pennacchia

Jodie Pennacchia is a doctoral researcher in The School of Sociology and Social Policy, and The School of Education, The University of Nottingham. Her research concerns the social justice implications of education policies, particularly for schools in contexts of poverty and for young people experiencing educational exclusion. She tweets @jpennacchia

Pat Thomson

Pat Thomson, PSM, PhD, is Professor of Education, School of Education, The University of Nottingham. She is Director of the Centre of Advanced Studies (faculties of Arts and Social Sciences). Her research is concerned primarily with arts, creativity and school and community change, with additional work in doctoral education and academic writing. She blogs at www.patthomson.wordpress.com and tweets as @ThomsonPat.

Martin Mills

Martin Mills is a Research Professor in the School of Education at The University of Queensland, Australia. His research focuses on social justice issues in education. He holds a Visiting Professorship at King’s College London.

Glenda McGregor

Dr Glenda McGregor is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University, Australia. Her research interests include democratic and alternative approaches to schooling, youth studies and social justice and education.