Research Papers in Education has developed a reputation for publishing significant educational research findings of recent years. Up-to-date and authoritative, the journal has given researchers the opportunity to present full accounts of their work; its rationale, findings and conclusions. Its format now includes shorter papers and review articles. Research Papers in Education is not only a vital source of pertinent information for educational researchers, but also required reading for educational policy-makers and planners.

The journal publishes high quality articles in the fields of educational policy and practice, and research that links the two.

The considerable experience of the editors, editorial board and the international advisory board will ensure that Research Papers in Education continues to publish the finest and most relevant research in education today.

Topics covered in recent issues include:

• Performance related pay
• Schools'use of value added data
• Polarization among schools
• The National Numeracy Project
• Examination standards
• Failing special schools
• Vocational education
• Children's rights
• The gender gap in secondary schools
• Catholic education
• School development planning

Special themed issues

• Evidence-Based Practice
• Making Teachers More Accountable
• How Schools Learn
• Gender and Education
• School Improvement and Effectiveness
• Innovation and Change: the Quality of Teaching and Learning

Peer Review Policy:
All research articles submitted to this journal undergo rigorous peer review. This is normally carried out by the Editor, the Deputy Editor, and two referees. The first referee, who receives an anonymised version of the submitted paper, is usually chosen from either the Editorial Board, the International Advisory Board, or the Reviewing Panel. Sometimes it is necessary to select someone as first referee not on the journal's Boards or Reviewing Panel in order to ensure that the referee has appropriate expertise. The second referee, who also receives an anonymised version of the submitted paper, is usually not from the journal's Boards or Reviewing Panel. The referees' reports are considered by the Editor and the Deputy Editor, who seek further opinions on the paper if necessary.

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