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The Â鶹ÒùÔº Educational Research Book of the Year Award recognises and celebrates excellence in educational research publishing. It is presented to a scholarly book that demonstrates exceptional quality, originality, and impact.

This year the Â鶹ÒùÔº panel has selected a shortlist that reflects the quality of contemporary educational scholarship. These outstanding books explore important and timely issues across the field, offering fresh perspectives, thought-provoking ideas and valuable insights into the future of education.

We are delighted to announce that the 2026 shortlist is:

µþ´Ç³Ù³Ù´Ç³¾ÌýofÌýtheÌýClass: Children’s StoriesÌýofÌýLow Attainment in Primary School
Laura Quick
Routledge

How to Use Research Evidence Well in Education: A Guide for Educators and Leaders

Mark Rickinson, Lucas Walsh, Joanne Gleeson, Blake Cutler, Bernice Plant, Mark Boulet, Genevieve Hall, Connie Cirkony, Mandy Salisbury
Routledge

Making Equal: New Visions for Opportunity and Growth
Graeme Atherton and Peter John
Emerald

The Â鶹ÒùÔº Educational Research Book of the Year Award celebrates the achievements of its authors while also seeking to inspire educators, researchers, policymakers and wider audiences to engage with and learn from their work. The Â鶹ÒùÔº panel will announce the winning book in November.