Prof. Dr. Ana Ancheta Arrabal | Social Science Research | Best Paper Award

Prof. Dr. Ana Ancheta Arrabal is a Professor of Comparative Education and History of Education at the University of Valencia, specializing in early childhood education and care, children’s rights, educational equity, and comparative education policy. Her research has made significant contributions to understanding the right to education, digital inclusion, and policy responses to global crises, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has authored and co-authored numerous high-impact publications in leading international journals, accumulating several hundred citations. Her work is characterized by strong international collaboration and comparative perspectives across Europe and Latin America. Through policy-relevant research on early childhood education, gender and digital divides, and educational rights, her scholarship has informed academic debate and supported evidence-based decision-making with clear societal impact.