Publications
Research, books and thought leadership in educational psychology.
Reimagining Education
Hearing Children’s Voices to Design Schools Where All Belong, published by Routledge in 2025, draws on large-scale pupil voice research involving thousands of children and young people across the UK. Co-authored with Sarah Sivers and Louise McDonagh, the book explores what schools could look like when children’s experiences of belonging, mental health and inclusion are placed at the centre of educational design.
Square Pegs
Inclusivity, Compassion and Fitting In is a powerful collection exploring what it means to truly include every child in education. I contributed to this important book alongside a range of educators, psychologists and practitioners, all united by a commitment to compassion, belonging and rethinking how schools respond to children who don’t fit the mould. A thought-provoking read for anyone working with or advocating for children who find school difficult.
Children and young people’s return to education in September 2020.
Popoola, M. & Sivers, S. (2020)
Advice to education policymakers following COVID-19
Popoola, M., Looney, E., Sivers, S., Wendland, S., Baggley, L. & Boyle, K. (2020)
Power in EP collaboration: Making sense of pupil experiences and key messages.
Popoola, M. & Looney, E. (2020)
Young people’s views on mental health: school is too much pressure.
Popoola, M., Sivers, S., Hooper, A. & Ahad, U. (2024)