IEA INSIDER 2024
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DATA IN ACTION
BY DIRK HASTEDT
Good statistics are what an X-ray is to a radiologist. They help us see things about the world that we would otherwise not be able to see. We depend on reliable data to form our decisions—as individuals, as organizations, and as a society. IEA’s mission is to conduct large-scale studies to better understand education practices, processes, and policies in order to improve quality teaching and learning within and across systems of education. We endeavor to do this by providing high-quality data and expertise for research in education.
after a study cycle is complete, of the decisions that are shaped, and of the impact on education systems as a result of data from IEA studies. This year, I would also like to give a special thanks to Thierry Rocher, who after six impactful years will step down as IEA Chair. He has navigated IEA steadfastly through challenging times, stepping into the role just before the arrival of the pandemic. Against this backdrop and during IEA’s transition to digital assessments, his emphasis on innovation has contributed immensely to bringing IEA to the forefront in the field of international large-scale assessment. He has also been instrumental to the inception of IEA’s Research and Development Fund that has awarded 16 research proposals since 2021 under the mission of advancing research and innovation. Thierry has left a significant mark on IEA, and I look forward to welcoming the next IEA Chair and seeing how they will continue this important work.
This year’s IEA Insider title is “Data in Action” and in this issue we give space to stories of the work that continues
There is always much to celebrate in every issue of the IEA Insider , from the upcoming study releases (see page 13 for
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