Global Trends in Education and Stratification

Throughout the world, educational institutions have changed drastically in recent decades on many fronts. Some noteworthy trends include expansion of enrollment at all levels, the privatization of schools and educational funding, the rise of online, remote and out-of-school learning, and changes in the value of educational credentials for social mobility. Of course, it is not yet fully understood how these trends have been impacted by the global covid pandemic. This session welcomes research on these and other global trends across any level of education, ranging from preschool through college, and their impact on stratification. Single country case studies, studies of a particular region, or comparative cross-national analyses are invited, but they should articulate how the research addresses questions regarding global educational trends and/or educational stratification.