About
Dr. Idit Fast is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Her research focuses on educational policy, inequality, parent-school relationships, inclusion, and teacher development in these areas. Drawing on qualitative methods, case studies, and mixed-methods approaches, her research examines interactions among educators, parents, and institutions across diverse educational settings. Her research has been published in leading journals across sociology and education, including Sociology of Education, Social Problems, American Journal of Education, and European Journal of Teacher Education.
Expertise
Sociology of Education, Educational Inequality, Parent-School Relationships, School Integration, Inclusive Education, Educational Policy, Teacher Professional Development, Qualitative Research Methods, Organisational Theory, Intergroup Relations in Education.