About Us

The Education Observatory is a leading initiative led by a specialized team of experts and researchers at the Centre for Lebanese Studies. Since the onset of the crisis in Lebanon, the Observatory has been working to collect and analyze data related to the education sector through periodic surveys, in-depth research, and rigorous methodological analysis, with the aim of understanding the transformations taking place in this vital sector.

The Observatory team collaborates with various stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and policymakers, to provide a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the educational landscape in Lebanon.

This initiative aims to produce evidence-based knowledge and to offer insights and recommendations that respond to the priorities and needs of the current educational reality. Through continuous monitoring of the education sector, the Observatory seeks to support the development of effective educational policies and practices, and to propose evidence-based solutions that address the urgent needs of this vital sector.

The Education Observatory Journal is a space for research, policy, and practice on education in Lebanon.

We examine education as a public issue that touches on social justice, governance, and the quality of education.

We aim to provide rigorous, evidence-based analysis that connects academic research, policy debates, and field experiences, contributing to the production of impactful knowledge that supports the development of educational policies and practices.

We address a broad audience that includes:

  • The general public interested in education,
  • Teachers, unions, and education professionals,
  • Researchers and experts,
  • Decision-makers and stakeholders.

We believe that education is not merely a technical sector, but a political and social space that requires critical and responsible debate.

Editorial Policy

The journal adopts an independent analytical approach grounded in evidence and intellectual transparency.

We welcome contributions from writers of diverse backgrounds including academic, professional, union-based, and field practitioners, provided they adhere to accuracy, clarity, reliance on evidence, and avoid populist or propagandistic discourse.

Published materials are committed to:

  • Relying on credible data and clearly cited references where appropriate,
  • Distinguishing between opinion and evidence-based analysis,
  • Respecting intellectual plurality,
  • Holding education policies accountable without partisan alignment.

Our goal is not to produce a consensus narrative, but to open a space for rigorous discussion that fosters critical thinking and enriches public debate on education in Lebanon.