Explored the debate about common schooling in an increasingly diverse and less deferential Canada through a case study of how a school board reacted when parents tried to establish a traditional school. Parents made clear the lack of agreement about the meaning of inclusion and the nature of schooling. (SLD)

Explores what it means to do research intended to be relevant for public policy. Argues against perception of policy research as politically neutral technical exercise. Discusses political implications of methodology. Discusses research examples to illustrate point. Discusses implications for how research might be used in political process.…