This is a publication tracing the main developments of European education systems over the last decade. The report combines statistical data (Eurostat) with qualitative information to describe the organisation, management and functioning of 37 European education systems.
Main conclusions:
¬ Longer participation in education
¬ Increased autonomy for schools and higher education institutions
¬ Quality assurance becomes more important in school education
¬ Teaching profession seems to lack attractiveness despite growing support for
teachers
¬ Financing of education – a major challenge in times of crisis
¬ Tertiary education graduates find employment two times faster than people with
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