Lotta Saranko

Lotta Saranko is a Project Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education under the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Her work focuses on early childhood education, family well-being, and educational policy, particularly in Finland. She is actively involved in the EDUCA (Education for the Future) Flagship, addressing challenges in preparing children and youth for future societal changes.

Her research explores early childhood education trials, parental burnout prevention during crises, and the integration of childcare and educational practices. Collaborations include studies on teacher perceptions, program quality assessments, and pandemic-era service adaptations. She has published extensively on these topics in journals like the Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research and the Journal of Early Childhood Education Research.

Key contributions include evaluating educational trials (e.g., two-year preschool trials), analyzing family support systems, and documenting policy implementation. Her work emphasizes policy documentation, resource allocation strategies, and service delivery during crises. She contributes to the EDUCA Flagship, focusing on future-oriented educational solutions.