Jonna Pulkkinen

Jonna Pulkkinen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on educational reforms, special education systems, educational equality, and exclusion. She utilizes PISA data and national statistics to analyze policy impacts and regional disparities. Key projects include the EDUCA flagship addressing future education challenges and studies on special education reforms.

Her work emphasizes equitable assessment practices, inclusion, and teacher support. Notable contributions include evaluations of Finland's basic education reforms and analyses of immigrant students' performance. She collaborates with policymakers, educators, and international researchers to inform evidence-based education strategies.

Publications span curriculum reforms, support systems, and co-teaching dynamics. She has contributed to national reports like the final assessment reform study and PISA 2022 analyses. Her research aims to bridge educational theory and practice for inclusive, equitable systems.