In Sweden, everyone should, despite background and ability, have equal opportunity to education and a career. But how does society tackle this challenge? What are determining factors in school performance? Research within the field take on some of our times greatest challenges such as equality, integration, and migration.
What has been done and what should be done in order to eradicate inequality in schools? What role does and can education play in integration? What are and can different forms of counselling and support look like in providing access to and a foundation in higher education and the labour market? What is the significance of school culture, norms and values? These are some of the questions researchers within this field examine.