Klaas van Veen

Prof. Dr. Klaas van Veen is a Professor in Educational Studies at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He specializes in education policy, teacher professional development, and school leadership. He also serves as an administrator (0.8 FTE) for the VCOG, a foundation of 12 primary schools in Groningen.

His research focuses on Lesson Study, professional learning communities, and sustainable school improvement. Notable publications include studies on school vision alignment, distributed leadership, and teacher commitment. He has received awards for best paper (2017) and a promotion fellowship (2022).

Van Veen has held roles such as Vice-Dean of the Faculty (2018–2022), Director of Teacher Training (2015–2022), and leadership positions in educational cooperatives. His work emphasizes bridging theory and practice in education, addressing challenges like teacher shortages and educational equity.

Key interests include teacher learning, school leadership dynamics, and the implementation of evidence-based practices. His research often explores how organizational structures and leadership practices influence educational outcomes.