摘要
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 world wide 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.
