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Diego Santori is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London, focusing on educational policy and sociology. His research investigates how policy structures and assumptions shape societal imaginaries, particularly in relation to high-stakes testing and its impact on school performance and educational practices. He has studied the effects of standardized testing in Chilean schools, analyzing how emotions influence test scores, and how policy networks mobilize material and symbolic resources to legitimize educational initiatives. His collaborations include significant research around the role of philanthropy and venture capital in global education policy. Santori has been involved in comparative studies concerning low-fee private schools in sub-Saharan Africa, exploring how education policies are governed, and the dynamics of funding in higher education. He has published numerous articles and research papers addressing various aspects of global education reform, accountability, and the intersections of pedagogy and subjectivity in teaching. Through his work, he contributes to the broader understanding of educational change and its implications for teachers, students, and policy makers. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research on social justice and education policy across various contexts.
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