ERIC Number: EJ1290060
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-2096-5311
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Evidence-Based Policies in Education: Initiatives and Challenges in Europe
Pellegrini, Marta; Vivanet, Giuliano
ECNU Review of Education, v4 n1 p25-45 Mar 2021
Purpose: This article examines the state of progress of evidence-based educational policies in Europe and identifies organizations for the generation and dissemination of evidence. Further, it discusses some of the most relevant challenges facing the development of evidence-informed education policies in Europe. Design/Approach/Methods: This article analyzes official documents by the European Commission (EC) and other organizations. Literature in the field of evidence-based education worldwide is examined to identify the primary challenges and issues related to the development of a culture of evidence in Europe's education sector. Findings: The EC has recently prioritized evidence-informed policy and practice in education, increasingly encouraging member states to utilize evidence in the policy decision-making process. According to official documents, this process began in 2006 and has since enjoyed remarkable progress through several initiatives intended to spread a culture of evidence in education. However, several challenges and issues remain regarding the promotion of evidence-informed policymaking. Originality/Value: Having prioritized evidence-informed policy and practice, the EC strongly encourages the adoption of evidence in the policymaking process. This article provides a point of reference regarding the initiatives already undertaken and the challenges facing evidence-based educational policies and policymaking in Europe.
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Educational Policy, Policy Formation, Decision Making, Educational Practices, Barriers, Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Educational Cooperation, Organizations (Groups), Clearinghouses, Philanthropic Foundations, Program Descriptions, Research Utilization, Research Universities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Europe
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