What is CERI? CERI stands for Centre for Educational Research and Innovation.  CERI was set up in 1968 as an independently funded programme by member countries and other organisations. CERI has established an international reputation for pioneering educational research, opening up new fields for exploration and combining rigorous analysis with conceptual innovation. With more than 20 staff members , we are a major division of the OECD Directorate for Education.

What does CERI work on? CERI’s work covers learning at every age, from birth to old age.   It goes beyond the formal education system. We have a particular concern with emerging trends and issues, futures thinking in schools and universities. We often have a longer timeframe than most work, typically aiming to set an agenda for the next 5-10 years orlonger. Our goal is to ensure that the futures work is thoroughly integrated with empirical analysis. We also put specific emphasis on accumulating evidence on the value and quality of futures work. 

Who does CERI work with? CERI works with all Member countries, often in small groups of between five and fifteen countries. We draw extensively on experts from Member countries for research and analysis. We have developing links with educational and other research associations and  national and international multidisciplinary networks.

How does CERI disseminate its work? CERI disseminates it work to a wide range of audiences including researchers, policy-makers and practitioners, extending beyond education. Our core outputs are conferences , publications, reports, and policy briefs .  Increasingly, we are striving towards a more web-based and interactive dissemination of results.

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