Introduction
Date: 02/04/2026
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to the third edition of the Learning Lab Newsletter.
This issue places a strong emphasis on data, with a focus on administrative data - inspired by Nobel Laureate David Card’s recent visit - and survey data, explored in our Learning Lab interview with Dr Christian Christrup Kjeldsen, Chair of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
We also recap recent Learning Lab activities, preview upcoming events, and feature two research articles applying counterfactual impact evaluation (CIE) methods to assess education policies.
Read on to learn more about the latest work of the European Commission’s Learning Lab on Investing in Quality Education and Training!
Subsequent editions of this newsletter will be delivered quarterly to your mailbox.
This Newsletter covers:
- Nobel Laureate Prof. David Card visits JRC Ispra
- 1st Learning Lab Café with Prof. Ludger Woessmann
- Interview with Dr. Christian Christrup Kjeldsen
- Third General Training on Education Impact Evaluation
- Our recent research selection for you:
- New evidence on the impact of learning in a foreign language on educational outcomes
- Can the Keyboard Beat the Good Old Pen? Computer‑Based Testing and Students’ Performance
- Upcoming events