Critical education research is centered on the principles of critical pedagogy which seeks to interrogate how social structures shape the ways we come to know and experience the world. By drawing attention to inequalities and inspiring new modes of thinking, critical pedagogy aims to advance social justice through education. Drawing on these principles, the critical education cluster will focus on questions of power, philosophy and practice within education in order to provide contextualised approaches to change-making. We are committed to connecting with educators in Singapore and across Southeast Asia to advance an understanding of how education is shaping lives and changing the social dynamics throughout the region.