Environmental portrait of Ruj Cariaga in a warm, book-lined study, soft window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm photography
Environmental portrait of Ruj Cariaga in a warm, book-lined study, soft window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm photography
Action-Oriented Inquiry

Research for systemic educational reform

Critical studies and empirical policy analyses designed to dismantle institutional barriers and democratize classroom knowledge.

Close-up of an open academic journal on a dark wooden table, soft warm lamp light, shallow depth of field
Close-up of an open academic journal on a dark wooden table, soft warm lamp light, shallow depth of field
A stack of vintage books and handwritten research notes under soft window light
A stack of vintage books and handwritten research notes under soft window light
Close-up of hands writing in a leather-bound notebook, warm study environment, cozy tones
Close-up of hands writing in a leather-bound notebook, warm study environment, cozy tones
Academic Catalog

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Dismantling the Silent Desk

Syllabus as Living Document

Democratizing the Archive

An empirical analysis of power dynamics in traditional lecture halls and the critical alternatives that invite active civic engagement.

A qualitative investigation into curriculum co-creation, mapping student agency against standardized testing constraints to foster democratic classroom environments.

A study on making institutional research accessible to community organizers, bridging the gap between university and neighborhood action.

Collaborative Inquiry

Available for institutional policy consulting, curriculum design workshops, and guest lectures on progressive pedagogy.