Inaugural Issue

Rome, from June 17, 2026

The European Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (EJERE) invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit original contributions for its inaugural issue.
EJERE is an international, peer-reviewed journal promoted by INVALSI, dedicated to advancing research on educational evaluation, large-scale assessment, and evidence-informed policy and practice. The journal aims to foster high-quality scientific debate and to bridge research, data, and decision-making in education systems.

Aims and Scope of the Inaugural Issue

The first issue of EJERE seeks to establish the Journal as a reference point in the field of educational evaluation, with a strong focus on the role of data, measurement, and evidence in improving education systems.

We welcome contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

• large-scale assessments and international surveys;
• evaluation of learning outcomes and school performance;
• use of educational data for policy-making;
• methodologies in educational measurement and assessment;
• equity, inclusion, and disparities in learning outcomes;
• effectiveness of educational policies and interventions;
• data-informed school improvement and accountability systems;
• digital assessment and innovation in evaluation;

Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are particularly encouraged.

Timeline

• Submission deadline: 31 August 2026
• Notification to authors: 30 September 2026
• Publication: November 2026

Author Guidelines

Submissions must:

• present original and unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere;
• be written in English;
• comply with Submission Guidelines and Instructions for Authors available on the Journal website;
• include an abstract (no more than 200 words) and 3-5 keywords;
• follow the required referencing style (a template is available on the Journal website).

Peer Review Process

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Manuscripts will be evaluated based on:

• scientific quality and originality;
• methodological rigor;
• relevance to the field of educational evaluation;
• clarity and contribution to research and/or policy.

Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted via the platform of the Journal: https://www.invalsi.it/ejere/submit-manuscript/#submission

Why Publish in EJERE

• International visibility in a growing field of strategic relevance
• Open access dissemination
• Connection with a leading European institution in educational evaluation
• Contribution to the development of evidence-based education policies

Contact

For further information:
rivistainvalsi@invalsi.it
https://www.invalsi.it/ejere