Over the past six months, qualitative researchers have had little choice but to try to change and adapt our usual methods; switching new and existing research projects to often completely different ways of working. This is particularly relevant when we consider how best to conduct and manage qualitative research on poverty during the time of COVID-19.

How can education leaders monitor and measure progress toward educational equity? Educational policy makers and leaders recognize the importance of making sure that students of all backgrounds and abilities have an equal chance to succeed. This goal of educational equity has been historically difficult to achieve, but it is especially timely now.