معرفی
Augusto Riveros, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies at Western University's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on the spatial configurations of urban education, examining the interplay between schools, neighborhoods, and educational opportunity accessibility. Key projects include analyzing housing characteristics' impact on schooling outcomes and studying portable classroom usage as a marker of austerity in Ontario schools.
Research Interests
- Spatial justice in educational policy
- Urban education equity
- School infrastructure and policy disinvestment
- Neighborhood-school dynamics
- Critical policy analysis frameworks
His work bridges theoretical spatial thinking with practical policy critique, emphasizing how urban development shapes educational access. Recent studies highlight systemic inequities in resource allocation and spatial marginalization.
Professional Affiliations
- Associate Faculty Member, Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism
- Senior Fellow, Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST)
- Faculty Associate, Centre for Urban Policy and Governance
- Editorial Board Member, Canadian Journal for Educational Administration and Policy
Student Supervision
Dr. Riveros welcomes motivated PhD and MA students interested in urban education policy, spatial justice, and leadership studies. He emphasizes rigorous methodological approaches in addressing systemic educational challenges.
Labs/Teams
He contributes to interdisciplinary teams at the Centre for Urban Policy and Governance, focusing on urban education equity and policy innovation.
