Call for papers

Effective Schools? 60 Years Since the Publication of the Coleman Report

The Revista de Educación announces a call for papers for a special issue marking the 60th anniversary of the Coleman Report, a pioneering study on educational equality of opportunity in the United States, whose impact remains decisive in both educational research and public policy design.

Published in 1966 under the coordination of sociologist James S. Coleman (Johns Hopkins University), the report —Equality of Educational Opportunity— became an international reference point on the influence of social and school contexts on educational achievement and equity. Its legacy continues to inspire debate on the relationship between social structure, education, and learning opportunities.

To commemorate this milestone, the Revista de Educación will dedicate a special issue to reflecting on current advances, challenges, and evidence concerning equity and school effectiveness. The academic community is invited to submit original articles —theoretical, methodological, or empirical— that contribute to this discussion.

Guest Editor:

Prof. Dr. Luis Lizasoain HernándezSalto de línea (Retired Professor, University of the Basque Country)

Keywords:

Educational inequality · Social structure and education · Empirical evidence in educational policy · Effects of school context · Equity and educational opportunity · Effective schools · Coleman Report

Deadline for manuscript submission:

May 31, 2026

Information for authors:

https://www.educacionfpydeportes.gob.es/revista-de-educacion/en/normas-presentacion/articulos.html