TY - JOUR
T1 - How can educational psychology inform policy?
AU - López, Francesca
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Division 15, American Psychological Association.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - The authors in this special issue focus on ways educational psychology scholarship can and should strive to inform education policy. In this commentary, I describe how each of the articles speaks to policymakers’ (ranging from those in decision-making positions in school districts to legislators) use of research evidence. In addition, I present my thoughts on some of the challenges educational psychologists face in their efforts to inform policy with research. I will conclude my commentary with thoughts on the kind of training scholars must have to ensure their research is accessible to those who develop and make decisions on policy.
AB - The authors in this special issue focus on ways educational psychology scholarship can and should strive to inform education policy. In this commentary, I describe how each of the articles speaks to policymakers’ (ranging from those in decision-making positions in school districts to legislators) use of research evidence. In addition, I present my thoughts on some of the challenges educational psychologists face in their efforts to inform policy with research. I will conclude my commentary with thoughts on the kind of training scholars must have to ensure their research is accessible to those who develop and make decisions on policy.
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U2 - 10.1080/00461520.2023.2253297
DO - 10.1080/00461520.2023.2253297
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85173786863
SN - 0046-1520
VL - 58
SP - 278
EP - 283
JO - Educational Psychologist
JF - Educational Psychologist
IS - 4
ER -