Anne Fleur Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam

Dr. Anne Fleur Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the LEARN! - Learning sciences department. Her research focuses on social-emotional functioning, school well-being, and educational interventions, with emphasis on data quality and policy impact. She contributes to projects like ADAPT (interventions for basic skills) and evaluations of post-COVID educational programs.

She holds ancillary roles including Member of the Supervisory Board at SKOA (2023–2027) and Advisor to the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science (2025–present). Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to quality education and sustainable development.

Key research interests include cognitive functioning in education, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and systemic reviews of educational policies. She has authored/co-authored 17 publications, including studies on student characteristics and well-being across primary and secondary education.

She teaches courses such as 'Data in de School' and participates in interdisciplinary projects promoting evidence-based educational practices. Her work bridges academic research with real-world policy applications.