António Teodoro

António Teodoro is a Full Professor of Sociology of Education and Comparative Education at Lusofona University, Lisbon, and Director of its Institute of Education. He holds a PhD (1999) and 'Agregação' (2009) in Comparative Education. A pivotal figure in Portuguese educational reform, he was instrumental in democratizing education post-1974 Revolution, serving as Chief-Inspector of Primary Education and leader in teachers' unions (FENPROF). He founded the Institute of Education and led R&D initiatives like the Ibero-American Network for Education Policy Research (RIAIPE). His research focuses on globalization's impact on education, OECD policies, and teacher identities. Key publications include critiques of PISA and neoliberal education reforms.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Physical Education (INEF, 1972)
• Master’s and PhD in Education Sciences (NOVA University, 1989/1999)
• Agregação in Comparative Education (Lusofona, 2009)

Research Interests: Comparative Education, Globalization dynamics in education systems, policy transnational regulation, inequalities in education, and the legacy of the April 25 Revolution. He emphasizes social justice and alternatives to neoliberal educational paradigms.

Grants & Projects: Led FCT-funded projects on teacher identities (2000-2004), globalization and equity in education (2004-2006), PISA’s impact (2018-2022). Coordinated EU-funded programs like RIAIPE 3 (2010-2013) and TO INN (2016-2019). Currently evaluates education research in Poland, Chile, and Argentina.

Labs/Teams: Scientific coordinator of CeiED (Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development). Founded Revista Lusófona de Educação, a leading international education journal.