Theme: Education and Public Trust: Evidence and Accountability in a Changing Landscape
Introduction:
The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) 2026 Conference, brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how public trust in education research is challenged, reinforced, and renewed, and to help shape a future in which evidence serves the public with integrity, transparency, and shared responsibility.
The theme, "Education and Public Trust: Evidence and Accountability in a Changing Landscape", highlights the growing importance of public trust in education research and policy. It focuses on how trust is shaped by the generation, interpretation, governance, and communication of evidence in a context of rapid technological, social, and institutional change. The conference provides a forum for presenting empirical research, discussing methodological developments, and reflecting on how education research can strengthen its credibility, relevance, and impact on policy and practice.
Conference topics:
- Governance, Accountability, and Public Interest
- Ecosystem Roles, Incentives, and Shared Responsibility
- Methods, Transparency, and Credible Evidence
- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Risks
- Capacity-Building, Partnerships, and Community Engagement