Exploring the Narratives and Agency of Children with Migrant Backgrounds within Schools Researching Hybrid Integration Conclusions

The first objective of the final chapter summarises the findings of CHILD-UP field research. Moreover, the implications of CHILD-UP research are discussed with regard to the potential impact of its results for scientific innovation and quality of education practices at local and European levels, by stressing the meanings and the importance of hybrid integration based on children’s exercise of agency. For this purpose, the chapter includes several aspects and consequences of the CHILD-UP research. First, it focuses on findings showing the educational practices as well as acknowledging challenges for these practices. Second, it suggests theoretical and methodological innovation in the ways of investigating the inclusion of children with migration background in the education system, by promoting their agency and hybrid integration. Third, it suggests what can be done to overcome challenges towards better results. Finally, by explaining practices that promote children’s agency and hybrid integration, the chapter suggests ways of achieving educational change and the possible social impact of research findings on educational policies and practices.