This review aims to discuss the substantial contributions of educational sciences to education systems, highlighting how research findings and evidence-based practices inform the development of educational policies and practices that promote student success and lifelong learning. This review provides an overview of the current state of educational sciences, highlighting key trends and areas of focus that are shaping the field and informing the development of educational policies and practices. This review discusses the significance of educational sciences in contemporary society, focusing on its contribution to instructional design, policy-making, the understanding of human development, mitigating educational disparities, the study of school effectiveness, the pursuit of social justice, and the economy.