Publications
Going to school in the Netherlands, the future uncertain
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, a large group of Ukrainian children have been attending school in the Netherlands, often under temporary and uncertain circumstances. This study shows how their participation in education, well-being and future prospects are developing, and what role the Temporary Education Facilities Act has played in this.
2025-124
Do higher earnings outweigh government’s calling?
We examine how wage differences influence the likelihood that public sector employees leave their jobs. The analysis considers both national and local government bodies. Our findings suggest that wage levels matter more in some branches of government than others.
103
Process evaluation of the Teachers Development Fund in the Netherlands
The Teachers Development Fund (in Dutch; LOF) offers teachers in primary and secondary education the opportunity to improve education by implementing their own innovative ideas. What are their experiences with LOF?
2016-83
Monitor Associate degree pilot round 4B
The added value of pilot round 4B of Associate degree programmes turns out to be modest and stems mainly from the processes that were made possible through the collaboration.
2016-81
Effects of a Master’s programme on teachers and their environment
Following a Master's programme significantly increases the professional knowledge of teachers.
2016-80
Quality, reliability or innovation?
The market for learning materials in primary education is functioning adequately. Suppliers tailor their offering to the majority of schools. The innovation and digitalization of learning materials is a step-by-step process.
2016-69
Free doesn’t make it (a) good (deal)
The Free School Books Act has not solved the underlying problems on the market for learning materials. However, the act did have positive effects for secondary education.
2016-49
Searching for LD positions in vmbo
Promotions of teachers to LD positions are very rare in preparatory secondary vocational education (vmbo). This report examines the causes.
2016-38
Effects of a master’s programme on teachers and their environment
What are the effects of following a master's programme on teachers and their environment? A first intermediate measurement gives an indication and tries to further interpret the observed effects through an realistic evaluation.
2015-82
More possibilities for new schools?
The State Secretary of Education, Culture and Science wants more posiibilities for new schools. Under what conditions will the chosen scenario of policy measures have the desired effects for primary and secondary education?
2015-59