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CAARE’s origins trace back to 1998 at the Ontario Education Research Council’s annual conference, where a vibrant community of action researchers recognized the need for a national platform to share their work. With lasting web support from Nipissing University, the first issue of&nbsp;The Ontario Action Researcher&nbsp;was launched later that year, supported from the outset by a rigorous double-blind review process and a growing editorial team. As its readership and contributor base expanded across the country, the journal adopted the name the&nbsp;Canadian Journal of Action Research&nbsp;(CJAR) in 2010, introduced regional editorial representation, and transitioned to the Open Journal Systems platform to enhance accessibility and efficiency.&nbsp;In 2014, a national partnership with the Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE) strengthened the journal’s reach and led to the formation of the Canadian Association of Action Research in Education (CAARE). CAARE was created to expand on the journal’s original commitment to fostering high-quality scholarship, innovation, and collaboration among action researchers across the country. Since 2014, CAARE has run an action-research focused program during Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) annual conferences, and its members have contributed to efforts to study and enact education-focused action research in a wide array of contexts. This includes the significant publication of Clausen &amp; Black’s&nbsp;The future of action research in education : a Canadian perspective&nbsp;in 2020 by McGill-Queen’s Press.Today, CAARE members continue to work hard to connect, support and mentor action researchers in education across Canada. This is done through publishing opportunities (with CJAR), mentorship programs, fireside chats, resource sharing, and more! If you are interested in connecting with CAARE,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaare-acrae.ca%2F%23contact&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clincoln.smith%40utoronto.ca%7C7e75e1179e7f4c4f9fd108de38f49cde%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C639010820452685054%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uqWUK2hWgqNdo8kboxd80E4TckM2L4PV9iHETLd3Kqo%3D&amp;reserved=0">contact us</a>! You can also follow us on our social media accounts, linked at the top and bottom of this page.

About CAARE-ACRAÉ

Join us at CSSE in Winnipeg from May 31 to June 3!

We have a packed program!<h3>Keynote: AI, Education and Action Research</h3>Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor and a founding team member of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Literacy, and Integrity (CAIELI) at the University of Calgary.

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Join Our New Mentor–Mentee Program on Action Research!

CAARE is excited to announce the launch of a new Mentor–Mentee Program designed to support graduate students, practitioners, and early-career researchers who want to deepen their engagement with action research.In the upcoming 2026 conference in Winnipeg, we are organising a mentor-mentee session (May 31, 3-4:15 pm CST), where participants will be paired based on interests and goals, with opportunities to:<ul><li>Explore or refine an action research project;&nbsp;</li><li>Navigate key challenges, e.g., framing research questions, balancing dual roles as educator-researchers, and securing approval from institutional research ethics boards;</li><li>Receive guidance on research design, data collection, and reflective practice;&nbsp;</li></ul>This initiative welcomes both emerging and experienced action researchers. Whether you’re taking your first steps into inquiry-based practice or looking to share your experience with others, this program creates a space for meaningful collaboration, reflection, and growth.If you’re interested in joining as a mentor or mentee, please complete the short form below by March 16, 2026.We would be delighted to have you with us as we build a collaborative network grounded in inquiry, equity, and shared professional growth.

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Fireside Chats on Zoom

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CAARE-ACRAÉ is excited to offer mentorship opportunities for those seeking support in pursuing and enacting action research projects. Reach out to get connected!

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Dr. Shelley Stagg Peterson is an acclaimed Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She is a recipient of the President's Impact Award. Her research interests include young children's language and literacy; play-based learning; collaborative action research; northern rural and Indigenous education; children's Indigenous language learning; feedback on writing; writing assessment and instruction; and children's literature.

2025 Distinguished Contribution to Action Research Award

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CAARE-ACRAÉ is a community of educators and scholars from many traditional territories. While this is a virtual space, we recognize the importance of the land on which each of us are located. We acknowledge the territory to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in building positive relationships between nations and in developing a deep understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. From coast to coast to coast, we acknowledge the ancestral and unceded territory of all Inuit, First Nations, and Métis peoples.

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Access support for action research through CAARE-ACRAÉ

CAARE-ACRAÉ is a national network of action researchers across an array of educational contexts. The community is passionate about supporting efforts in action research at any stage, with any level of expertise. From ideation to publishing and sharing results, we are here to support!

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Join CAARE-ACRAÉ to connect with Canadian educators and researchers dedicated to action research in education. Collaborate, share knowledge, and promote innovative practices in education and beyond.

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Advancing Action Research in Education

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Publish with the Canadian Journal of Action Research

The Canadian Journal of Action Research (CJAR) is a freely accessible, full-text, peer-reviewed electronic journal intended for elementary, secondary, and university teachers who are concerned with exploring the unity between educational research and practice. While our primary aim is to serve the needs of educators in Canada, we welcome readership and submissions from the world.

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Vol. 25 No. 3 (2025): Action Research for Eco-Justice and Climate Action (Part 2)Published: 2025-12-12Cover art by Ipek Türeli, McGill University

Most Recent

Picturing Possibilities: Harnessing Photovoice to Foster Critical Engagement in Youth Facing the Ecological Crisis

Not All Hope is Created Equal: Climate Action Research as a Source of Critical Hope

Mapping Climate Change Education: Reflections from an Education Design-Based Research Project from Northern British Columbia, CA

The Storytelling Initiative: Community Podcasting at the Frontlines of Climate and Environmental Crises

Shared Waters, Shared Futures: Reflections on Climate and Indigenous Knowledge

Little Architects, Big Ideas: Climate Action Through Design-Based Learning

Towards Community-Directed Climate Adaptation Research (C-DAR)

Action Research for Transformative Climate Change Education: Rethinking Sayings, Doings, and Relatings at One Canadian School

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Guidance and resources for members to publish their Action Research findings in academic journals and other platforms.

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Research Publication Support

Regular webinars featuring experts discussing the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in Action Research and education.

Online Webinar Series

Initiatives aimed at engaging local communities and schools to implement Action Research projects that address real-world educational issues.

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Community Outreach Programs

Visit the CJAR website to view papers and get more details about the journal.

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Submit a paper or paper proposal to be peer reviewed and considered for publication in CJAR.

Submit a Manuscript

Apply to be a peer reviewer for CJAR

Become a Reviewer

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Action research has long been a method used in the field of education by teachers and related stakeholders to solve immediate problems, reflect on the situation, and improve their practice. It has promoted the local construction of knowledge, empowering educators to engage in communities of practice. In doing so, this method has also proved to be both an effective research tool while at the same time acting as a meaningful instrument of teacher education and professional development.The Future of Action Research in Education: A Canadian Perspective, Clausen and Black (2020)

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Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor and a founding team member of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Literacy, and Integrity (CAIELI) at the University of Calgary. She holds a BEd (Lethbridge), MEd (Alberta), and a PhD (Calgary, 2013), focusing on technology and change leadership. Her extensive K-12 experience includes roles as a teacher, administrator, and technology supervisor. She previously served as Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning (2020-2025).

Keynote: AI, Education and Action Research

Member Affiliations

Attend workshops and training sessions to enhance skills and understanding of Action Research methodologies in education.

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Build professional relationships and partnerships with researchers and educators engaged in Action Research across Canada and beyond.

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Networking Opportunities

Receive guidance and support for publishing Action Research studies in educational journals and other forums.

Publication Support

Provide a research and discussion forum for all members of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) and beyond who are interested in examining and promoting Action Research in the area of education.

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Provide a Forum

Encourage the dissemination and mobilization of knowledge in the area of Action Research in education, teacher education and related areas.

Mobilize Knowledge

Promote collaboration between Canadian researchers working in the field of Action Research at the local, national and international levels in the field of education and teacher education.

Promote Collaboration

Our Mission

Dr. Smith is K-12 innovation and technology coach with almost two decades of experience working in public and private schools both in Canada and internationally. In his current role, he works at the intersection of educational technology (including AI), pedagogy, curriculum development,&nbsp;and teacher-driven action research. Lincoln is also a sessional lecturer at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. At OISE, his research focuses on holistic, collaborative, and teacher-driven approaches to teacher learning and accessibility and equity in teacher education.

Dr. Lincoln Smith

President

Dr. Glenda L. Black is a Professor at Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario. In the graduate program, she teaches courses related to educational leadership and adult learning. In the teacher education program, she teaches curriculum inquiry (action research), curriculum design and assessment courses. Prior to her arrival at Nipissing University, she was a classroom teacher and school administrator. Glenda’s research interests are in international teaching practicums, indigenous education, curriculum development, and of course action research.&nbsp;

Dr. Glenda Black

Past President

Dr. Kurt Clausen, Professor at the Faculty of Education at Nipissing University, has acted as editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Action Research for the past 20 years, publishing nearly 50 issues. He was the founder and first president of the Canadian Association of Action Research in Education (CAARE) in 2014. He and Glenda Black co-edited CAARE's flagship polygraph The Future of Action Research in Education: A Canadian Perspective for McGill-Queen's University Press in 2020.

Dr. Kurt Clausen

Editor of CJAR

Dr. Sunny Man Chu Lau, Full Professor at Bishop’s University in Quebec, is Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Integrated Plurilingual Teaching and Learning. She specializes in critical literacies, literature and language teaching, teaching English as a second language, plurilingual pedagogy, and participative-based research methodologies. Disrupting the university-school and theory-practice divides, Dr. Lau pioneers participative action research studies on cross-language and cross-curricular teacher collaborations to promote not only mobilization of languages for knowledge-construction but also metalinguistic and metacultural awareness for critical literacies education. She is co-editor for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="XqQF9c" href="https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hcil20/current">Critical Inquiry for Language Studies</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Sunny Man Chu Lau

Secretary and Treasurer

Dr. Christine Ho Younghusband is an Assistant Professor with the UNBC School of Education. A second-generation Chinese Canadian woman, she was born and raised in Prince Rupert, B.C., and has been a full-time term faculty member since 2018, teaching across the undergraduate, graduate, and teacher education programs. Christine completed her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 2017, where her dissertation focused on the professional learning experiences of non-mathematics subject specialist teachers. Prior to her academic career, she was a secondary mathematics, science, and chemistry teacher for 16 years in B.C. public schools, and she later served seven years as an elected school trustee. Her current research interests include mathematics education, teacher professional development, identity development, and policy and practice.

Dr. Christine Ho Younghusband

Vice President, Program Chair

Dr. Deborah Toope is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Acadia University, where she also coordinates the M.Ed. program. Her academic background is comprehensive, including a PhD from the University of South Australia and degrees (BEd, BSpEd, MEd) from Memorial University. Dr. Toope draws on extensive experience in the public school system, having worked as a classroom teacher, principal, and director of schools. Her teaching focuses on elementary language arts, curriculum studies, and leadership, while her research, framed by a social justice perspective, centres on literacies and digital technologies, inclusive practices, and collaborative action research. This work has led to publications, including the co-authored book Digital technologies in the classroom (2014) and research on culturally responsive literacy practices.

Dr. Deborah Toope

Vice President, Awards

Christopher Godfrey is a doctoral candidate at the Schulich School of Education (Nipissing University), and has spent more than a decade teaching K-12 students in the Canadian public and private educational systems. He has previously taught in South Korea, and crafted educational walking tour experiences for guests from around the globe. Christopher is presently researching professional learning best practices and technology integration in middle school classrooms, where his work in action research focuses on restoring teacher voice in learning. His work seeks to create experiences that better serves educators' individual needs, wants, and unique classroom environments. Christopher was recently honoured by The Learner Network, receiving their prestigious Emerging Scholar Award.

Dr. Christopher Godfrey

Communications Director

Renee Davy is a PhD candidate in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University. She has had extensive international experience teaching languages across Colombia, Jamaica and the United States to secondary and tertiary level students. Her research explores how Black immigrant youth in Quebec use community publishing and authentic writing to challenge dominant narratives and reimagine literacy.

Renee Davy

Graduate Student Representative

Executive Committee

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CSSE’s 54th annual conference dates are Saturday, May 30 (preconference day) to Wednesday, June 3, 2026!The conference will be held at the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with online presentations occurring on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for those unable to attend in person.

Maintain an extensive collection of articles, case studies, and tools related to Action Research in education for members' reference.

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Resource Library

Host an annual conference to share the latest research findings and facilitate networking among Action Research professionals.

Annual Conference

Facilitate virtual discussion groups to encourage continuous dialogue and idea exchange among members nationwide.

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Online Discussion Groups

Connect experienced Action Researchers with newcomers to provide guidance, support, and career development opportunities.

Mentorship Program

Become part of the CAARE-ACRAÉ community and join our annual general meeting to learn more about ongoing projects and influence future directions

Annual General Meeting

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Celebration Dinner

Conference Events

<h4>ACTION RESEARCH NETWORK OF THE AMERICAS</h4>2026&nbsp;HYBRID ANNUAL CONFERENCEDissolving Barriers: Weaving knowledge in the territories of the Americas ... And BeyondSOBRAL, BRAZILJUNE 16th to 20th, 2026<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://arnawebsite.org/conferences/">https://arnawebsite.org/conferences/</a>

<h3>Constitution</h3>The Canadian Association of Action Research in Education (CAARE) /Association canadienne de la recherche-action en éducation (ACRAÉ)&nbsp;A Special Interest Group (SIG) within the Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE) / Association canadienne pour la formation des enseignants (ACFE)&nbsp;May, 2014; amended June 2019<h4>1. Name&nbsp;</h4>The name of the Special Interest Group shall be:Canadian Association of Action Research in Education (CAARE) / Association canadienne de la recherche-action en éducation (ACRAÉ)&nbsp;<h4>2. Purpose&nbsp;</h4>To provide a research and discussion forum for all members of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) / Société canadienne pour l'étude de l'éducation (SCÉÉ) who are interested in examining and promoting Action Research in the area of education.&nbsp;To encourage the dissemination and mobilization of knowledge in the area of Action Research in education and related areas.&nbsp;To promote collaboration between Canadian researchers working in the field of Action Research at the local, national and international levels in the field of education.&nbsp;<h4>3. Organization&nbsp;</h4>The CAARE/ACRAÉ SIG shall hold an annual business meeting as part of the Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE) / Association canadienne pour la formation des enseignants (ACFE) component of the annual conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) / Société canadienne pour l'étude de l'éducation (SCÉÉ).&nbsp;The SIG shall be carried on without purpose of gain for its members and any profits or other accretions to the SIG shall be used in promoting its objectives.&nbsp;In the event of the dissolution of the SIG, all its remaining assets after payment of liabilities shall be distributed to a charitable organization recognized by the Department of National Revenue.&nbsp;<h4>4. Membership&nbsp;</h4>Members of the SIG must also be full members of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) / Société canadienne pour l'étude de l'éducation (SCÉÉ) and its constituent association, the Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE) / Association canadienne pour la formation des enseignants (ACFE).&nbsp;The amount of the annual dues shall be determined by the membership at the annual business meeting and in accordance with the policies of CATE.&nbsp;All members of the SIG in good standing shall have the privilege of:&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Voting at the annual business meeting&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Nominating members for office in the SIG&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Standing for office in the SIG&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Benefiting from the services of the SIG&nbsp;</li></ul>Membership in the SIG shall be in accordance with CSSE regulations.&nbsp;<h4>5. Officers of the CAARE-ACRAÉ SIG includes:</h4><ul><li>PRESIDENT: The President duties are to foster CAARE-ACRAÉ's purpose within CATE and with Action Research Networks globally. The President is to contribute to the vision and growth of the SIG, organize the annual AGM during CSSE, communicate directly with the membership concerning SIG business, prepare for upcoming elections when required, liaise with the President of CATE, and attend and present the annual President’s report at the annual AGM of CATE. The President is also the co-program chair for CAARE-ACRAÉ and supports the Vice President who is the lead program chair for the SIG. The President is responsible to ensure that tasks are delegated to the executive members in an equitable manner and to ensure that preparation for CSSE happens in a timely manner. The president plans agendas for each CAARE-ACRAÉ meeting, helps with promotional material, creating more special events and partnerships that expand the membership of the SIG.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>PAST PRESIDENT: The Past President is responsible for recruiting new members to the executive for CAARE-ACRAÉ’s continued growth and prosperity. The Past President is to provide advice and counsel to the current executive to ensure a sense of continuity in the growth and legacy of CAARE-ACRAÉ. Moreover, the Past President should attend regular CAARE-ACRAÉ meetings and continue to support CAARE-ACRAÉ. Lastly, the Past President should develop an award ceremony as the membership grows to celebrate members and executive members’ service and contributions to CAARE-ACRAÉ.</li></ul><ul><li>PROGRAM CHAIR: The Program Chair duties are to assist the President in the operations of the SIG, collect abstracts for the annual conference, organize a blind review of these abstracts, inform researchers of the outcome, and recommend a schedule of accepted presentations to CSSE.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>SECRETARY - TREASURER: The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for preparing the minutes of the annual general meeting as well as all executive meetings, keeping the financial records of membership, and performing other duties which may be assigned by the President.</li></ul><ul><li>COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: The Communications Director is responsible for all internal and external communications of CAARE-ACRAÉ. The Communications director’s duties will include ongoing development and maintenance of CAARE-ACRAÉ’s website, coordinating executive virtual meetings as well as troubleshooting any technical issues during the meetings; regularly checking and corresponding to CAARE-ACRAÉ's email messages; drafting and distributing email announcements to SIG members, liaising with the Communication director of CATE as well as other relevant associations; and documenting and supporting CAARE-ACRAÉ special events.</li></ul><ul><li>GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: The Graduate Student Representative is responsible for fostering graduate student opportunities within CAARE-ACRAÉ. The Graduate student representative’s duties will include planning and chairing the Graduate Student Engagement with Action Research Roundtables symposium; networking with graduate students within CAARE-ACRAÉ and throughout CATE and CSSE; attending executive meetings along with advocating opportunities and perspectives of graduate students; representing and promoting CAARE-ACRAÉ at the Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) events; developing promotional posters for all CAARE-ACRAÉ events; assisting Communications director with publicity responsibilities, and performing other duties which may be assigned by the President.</li></ul><ul><li>EDITOR of CJAR: The Editor of the Canadian Journal of Action Research shall be an ex officio position. The Editor’s duties will include overseeing the creation of the annual conference proceedings in a special issue of CJAR, and attending meetings called by the CAARE-ACRAÉ President.&nbsp; Acting as a liaison, the Editor will confer separately with the CAARE-ACRAÉ executive and the CJAR editorial board to effect policy changes that affect the interests of members of the Association and the journal. The Editor will also oversee a sub-committee for CJAR proceedings to ensure that timelines are met for publishing annual conference proceedings.</li></ul>Except for the Editor’s position, the term of officers of the SIG shall be for two years renewable.&nbsp;Except for the Editor’s position, in the event of an officer of the SIG resigning his/her position, the President is empowered to appoint a substitute until the next general meeting. At that time, a candidate for the unexpired term of office will be elected by the membership in accordance with normal procedures.&nbsp;<h4>7. Languages&nbsp;</h4>The official languages of the SIG are French and English.&nbsp;<h4>8. Regulations&nbsp;</h4>The SIG shall be subject to the By-laws and Regulations established by the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) / Société canadienne pour l'étude de l'éducation (SCÉÉ).&nbsp;<h4>9. Amendments&nbsp;</h4>Amendments to this Constitution shall be made by a 60% vote of all members in good standing and in attendance at the annual general meeting of the SIG, or responding to an electronic or mailed ballot.&nbsp;Notice of motion for an amendment to this constitution shall be distributed to all members of the SIG in good standing sixty (60) days before the annual general meeting or, in the case of an electronic or mailed vote, sixty (60) days prior to the last date on which ballots will be accepted.

CAARE-ACRAÉ Constitution

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Canadian Association of Action Research in Education (CAARE) - Association Canadienne de la Recherche-Action en Éducation (ACRAÉ) invites nominations for awards in action research scholarship:Distinguished Contribution to Action Research Award Emerging Scholar(s) in Action Research Award Outstanding Dissertation in Action Research Award Outstanding Thesis in Action Research Awards.More information for each award, including nomination forms, can be found below.