ANA ANCHETA ARRABAL

Dr. Ana Ancheta Arrabal is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Education at the University of Valencia, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Sciences. She leads research in the GRECIA (Comparative Education Group) and GISBE (School Health and Well-being Research Group). Her doctoral thesis (2010) focused on early childhood education policies in the European Union, emphasizing comparative analysis. Her work bridges global and local educational challenges, with a focus on equity, digital education, and social justice.

Research interests include comparative education systems, early childhood policy design, school health frameworks, and global citizenship education. She advocates for equitable access to education for marginalized groups, particularly in Latin America and Europe. Recent studies explore the impact of school timing on well-being, digital literacy in early childhood, and university-community partnerships for global citizenship initiatives.

Her publications span over two decades, addressing topics like biopolitical analysis of school closures, digital divides in Latin America, and UNESCO’s role in global education agendas. She actively collaborates with international organizations and has pioneered projects such as the Kairos study on school timing and the SAME initiative for social responsibility education.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her sustained contributions to policy-oriented research suggest significant recognition in academic circles. She maintains an active email presence at ana.ancheta@uv.es.