Chris Brown brings together and advances philosophical, theoretical and conceptual considerations that will provoke discussion for researchers who are supporters and/or critics of the current emphasis on ‘evidence-informed policy and practice’ in education.

Carol Campbell, Associate Professor of Leadership and Educational Change, University of Toronto, Canada

<i>Evidence-Informed Policy and Practice in Education</i> encourages the reader and the field to move beyond traditional discourse and simplistic models, in order to embrace the complexity of the subject. Chris Brown powerfully argues that bridging the research-practice-policy gap will require expanding notions, deepening dialogue, co-constructing meaning and catalysing learning at all levels of the educational endeavour. It is the thoughtfulness of the theoretical and empirical grounding, the accessible prose and the applicable conclusions that set this book apart and establish clear value for the field. A must-read for researchers, practitioners and policymakers who are committed to moving the field forward.

Alan J. Daly, Professor and Chair, Department of Education Studies, University of California, USA