Roel Bosker

Prof. Roel Bosker is a Full Professor of Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research focuses on educational equity, the impact of physical activity on cognitive development, and the implementation of evidence-based educational reforms such as Success for All. He holds leadership roles including co-editor of School Effectiveness and School Improvement, member of the Scientific Curriculum Council, and chair of the Success for All Netherlands foundation.

Research Interests:

• Inequality of educational opportunities
• Movement and learning (physical activity's cognitive benefits)
• Evidence-based education policy
• Assessment and multilevel modeling
• School effectiveness and reform

Recent Work Trends: His 2020-2025 publications emphasize interventions targeting at-risk students, teacher professional development, and LGBTQ+ mental health. Notable projects include Learning by Moving (physical activity-cognition link) and evaluations of Success for All's impact on reading outcomes.

Grants/Advising: Extensive grants supporting research on educational equity and physical activity programs. Advises on Dutch curriculum reforms and school leadership strategies.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Research and Evaluation of Educational Effectiveness group, contributing to studies on cooperative learning, teacher attitudes, and systemic education quality.