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TIMSS 2027 Assessment Frameworks Released

IEA and the TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College are pleased to announce the publication of the TIMSS 2027 Assessment Frameworks.

New Publication: Dinaric Perspectives on PIRLS 2021

We are pleased to announce the release of Dinaric Perspectives on PIRLS 2021—Prerequisites and Conditions for Teaching and Learning to Read, the latest volume in the IEA Research for Education series.

Remembering Barbara Malak-Minkiewicz

IEA is sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Barbara Malak-Minkiewicz on Thursday, 24 July 2025.

IEA Updates: July 2025

In every quarterly newsletter, IEA Updates, we summarize how IEA studies have progressed in recent months. This includes an overview of IEA's flagship studies and other studies IEA is a part of. You can also subscribe here to receive our future newsletter updates.

IEA Research for Education Series: Call for Proposals on the Evolution of Digital Literacy Using ICILS Data

IEA invites proposals for a new volume in its IEA Research for Education series. The theme of this volume is Understanding the Evolution of Digital Literacy through ICILS Data, with a focus on secondary analysis of data from ICILS to examine the development of student digital literacy over time.

The “Greening” of Education: Final Day of the IRC

After a wonderful group dinner beside the River Tiber the previous evening, the final day of the IRC brought insightful sessions highlighting the importance of education research in policy and practice.  
 

Researching Education for Sustainable Futures: Day Two of the IRC

After an eventful first day, the second day of the IEA IRC provided deep discussions around the conference theme, Researching Education for Sustainable Futures.

New Release: Environmental Awareness in TIMSS 2023 - Patterns in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Related Behaviors and Contexts

IEA and the TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College are pleased to announce the release of a new TIMSS Insights report that delves into students’ environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, using data from TIMSS 2023.

Welcome to the 11th IEA International Research Conference

IEA and Roma Tre University kick off the first day of the IEA International Research Conference (IEA IRC) in Rome, Italy!

IEA Releases Updated Technical Standards for International Large-Scale Assessment

IEA is pleased to announce the release of the IEA’s Technical Standards for International Large-Scale Assessment. Developed by the IEA Technical Executive Group, this new publication reflects over 25 years of evolution in the field of international large-scale assessments.