Routledge Educational Research and Policy-Making - Routledge

This Routledge book explores the complex relationship between educational research and policy-making, examining how both fields are undergoing dynamic change and becoming increasingly interconnected. The work investigates the challenges and opportunities that arise when research and policy communities engage with one another, whilst presenting scenarios for future development of this critical relationship. Featuring contributions from leading UK educationalists, the book addresses the intellectual and practical tensions between these two domains, offering insights into how research findings can inform policy decisions and how policy needs shape research agendas. It is an essential read for researchers, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in understanding how knowledge production influences educational governance and reform.