Education research is the cornerstone of effective policies and practices that can in turn drive societal progress and empower individuals for the future. The Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) is dedicated to supporting countries with timely research insights and forward-looking approaches to help them design robust and future-ready education systems. At the heart of CERI's mission is the recognition of education research as a fundamental pillar for achieving quality education. The work conducted in the Strengthening the Impact of Education Research project contributes to that mission by providing evidence-based insights and fostering a greater understanding of how countries can reinforce policy makers’ and practitioners’ engagement with education research.
After its first report Who Cares About Using Education Research in Policy and Practice? that mapped the overall landscape of actors and mechanisms reinforcing research use, the project’s second report Who Really Cares About Using Education Research in Policy and Practice? delves into understanding how to develop a culture of research engagement. It brings together leading experts who provide cutting-edge insights and international experiences from the realms of education policy and practice. The analyses of data collected from over 30 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) systems and examples of deep research engagement from across the world provide policy makers, practitioners and other educational stakeholders with concrete tools and processes to draw on and collectively nurture a culture of research engagement.