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Tom Rongen is a researcher at the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) within the School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University. His work focuses on labor market dynamics in educational sectors, particularly teacher workforce stability.
His research interests center on education policy implementation and human capital development in primary education systems. Specializing in workforce retention strategies, he investigates resource allocation models and pressure points affecting teacher recruitment through empirical labor economics frameworks. Current projects analyze systemic interventions to stabilize educational staffing pipelines.
His 2024 publication demonstrates expertise in translating labor market theory into actionable educational policy solutions, with emphasis on practical implementation frameworks for primary education systems.
Professional Activities:
- Presented "Job Resources and Work Pressure in Primary Education: Retention and Attraction" at five academic/professional venues throughout 2024 (including conferences on 20 Sept and 12 Jul)
- Contributed to ROA External Reports series through Education Lab
Rongen operates within Maastricht University's ROA research ecosystem, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including Ehren, Griep, and van Klaveren on national education labor market studies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy development through Education Lab partnerships.
