Kevin McDonough

Dr. Kevin McDonough is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) at McGill University's Faculty of Education. He serves as Program Director for DISE's Graduate Non-Thesis Programs (M.A., Graduate Certificates) and co-edits Philosophical Inquiry in Education. His expertise spans Philosophy of Education, Moral and Political Education, and Inclusive Education for intellectually disabled learners. Dr. McDonough holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MA from the University of Alberta.

His research focuses on intersections between social epistemology, intellectual disability, and education policy. Notable works include the co-authored Citizenship and Education in Liberal-Democratic Societies (Oxford, 2003) and recent contributions on epistemic agency and disability inclusion. He has secured research grants from SSHRC, the Center for Ethics and Education, and the Spencer Foundation.

Dr. McDonough actively engages with contemporary educational debates, including teacher academic freedom, religious symbols in schools, and Indigenous education policy. His scholarship bridges theoretical philosophy with practical educational challenges, emphasizing ethical considerations in diverse learning environments.

• Professional Roles: Graduate Program Director, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Philosophical Inquiry in Education
• Affiliations: Member, Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (Concordia University)
• Grants: SSHRC, Spencer Foundation, Center for Ethics and Education

Recent publications explore topics like epistemic agency for disabled learners, teacher free speech rights, and multicultural education challenges. His work consistently advocates for equitable educational policies grounded in moral and political philosophy principles.