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ICCS 2027 INTERNATIONAL STUDY DIRECTORS
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At the end of last year, it was announced that the new ICCS 2027 International Study Center would be located at the University of Bath, and will be led by the International Study Directors, Dr. Maria Magdalena Isac and Dr. Andrés Sandoval- Hernández. The International Study Center, to be located in the Department of Education, will play a central role in coordinating the activities of National Study Centers in participating countries.
We both grew up in very unequal contexts (Mexico and Romania) and were driven by a tremendous need to make a contribution in the world. Our careers in education research, with a strong commitment to educational quality and equity, have taken us from Mexico (Andrés) to Germany, and the UK; from Romania (Magda) to the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. In these trajectories, we've been fortunate to work with very diverse education systems, universities, and policy (e.g., the European Commission, UNESCO, UNICEF) and research organizations (e.g., IEA). We had the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from the most talented people in the fields of educational assessment and citizenship education and have been quite involved in citizenship education research and research for policy work. More than a decade ago, our paths crossed and a consistent story of collaboration emerged due to our joint strong belief that ICCS can bring a unique body of findings that can inform education policy, research, and practice beyond any other international large-scale assessment out there.
Additionally, it will oversee other activities carried out by different teams in IEA, such as translation verification, quality control, and data processing. We put some questions to the new Study Directors to get to know them and to learn more about their plans for the study. What attracted you both to this role of ICCS 2027 International Study Director? The opportunity to lead such a unique and impactful international study on civic and citizenship education is extremely exciting. Given our background in civic and citizenship education research and international large- scale assessments, we feel this role aligns perfectly with our expertise and passion. From the beginning, we were particularly drawn to ICCS's focus on understanding how young people are prepared to undertake their roles as citizens in a rapidly changing world. The chance to shape the direction and impact of this crucial study and contribute to our understanding and improvement of civic and citizenship education practices worldwide is both a privilege and a huge responsibility, but we are ready to take on the challenge!
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