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Studenten im Sommer auf dem Campus Nord, rote Zahnräder im Hintergrund © Roland Baege​/​TU Dortmund

Activities and news from the Scientific Area of Expertise (WKF) "Research on Education and Schooling"

Under the umbrella of the Scientific Area of Expertise (WKF) "Research on Education and Schooling", its members carry out a variety of projects with partners from within and outside the WKF. News about the various activities resulting from this work, such as project progress and completion, publications, events and lectures, can be found here.

04/29/2026

LeseKI:DS: Improvents made to AI supported reading literacy program

LeseKI:DS is entering a new phase. The AI-based platform has been updated in key areas.
Zwei Grundschülerinnen lesen gemeinsam an einem Tablet.
04/24/2026

New article published in Social Psychology of Education

The article examines the number of books at home and its relationship with student achievement.
Porträt von Birgit Heppt neben dem Journalcover "Social Psychology of Education"
04/24/2026

The IFS Lecture Series opens with a talk by Dr. Katherine Reynolds

Dr. Katherine Reynolds (Boston College) discusses findings from TIMSS and TIMSS-L.
Carina Jüschke und Laura Becher vor einem großen Bildschirm, auf dem Dr. Katherine Reynolds zugeschaltet zu sehen ist.
04/23/2026

UNESCO World Book Day: Printed Books and Reading Literacy

Do printed books still play a role in reading literacy in the digital age? Trends in Germany and 17 other countries over a 20-year period.
Ein Tablet Computer schaut aus einem Bücherregal hervor.
04/21/2026

UA Ruhr Research Community “Future of Education” ceremoniously opened

The research community “Future of Education – Advancing Quality and Innovation in School and Higher Education” was ceremoniously launched on April 17.
Nicole Rummel, Martin Paul, Nele McElvany, Manfred Bayer, Isabell van Ackeren-Mindl und Stefan Rumann bei der Eröffnungsfeier
04/16/2026

Project launch: School Development and AI Agency Research Lab (SD-AI)

SD-AI marks the start of a project on integrating AI in school development, addressing accountability in complex socio-technical systems.
Draufsicht auf ein Klassenzimmer: Mehrere Kinder sitzen an einzelnen Tischen und arbeiten mit Tablets und einem Laptop. Über das Bild sind leuchtende Linien gelegt, die die Geräte miteinander vernetzt darstellen und digitale Zusammenarbeit symbolisieren.
04/15/2026

IFS at AERA 2026

The IFS presents current research from various fields at AERA 2026.
04/14/2026

Tuesdays for Education on April 14 – Student Well-being in Different Learning Environments

Well-being in Secondary School: Influencing Factors Vary Depending on Learning Environment
03/26/2026

New DFG funded project: Educational Inequality and Social Context

A new DFG funded project at IFS is examining the interplay between social and immigrant background and gender.
Mehrere Grundschulkinder laufen eine Treppe im Schulgebäude hoch.