30-March-2017
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The expectations for teachers are high and rising each day.
28-March-2017
English
PISA data reveal large disparities in achievement not only across countries, but also within countries across different subgroups of students.
21-March-2017
English
In a rapidly changing world, having a strong knowledge base in their subject area, good classroom management skills and a commitment to helping students learn may no longer be enough to meet the expanding role of teachers.
1-March-2017
English
According to the latest Education Indicators in Focus brief, the average share of female teachers across OECD countries increased from 61% in 2005 to 65% in 2010 and to 68% in 2014, in all education levels combined.
28-February-2017
English
How Wales can ensure the successful implementation of its reforms (OECD Education Today Blog)
27-February-2017
English
There is little doubt that in OECD countries, the chances for boys and girls to succeed and contribute to society have become more equal over the past century.
21-February-2017
English
In modern societies, most professionals become knowledge workers. Their professional practice is increasingly fuelled and inspired by various forms of knowledge. A good example is the medical profession, where the continuously growing body of scientific knowledge finds its way into professional practices.
16-February-2017
English
Inequality has been growing in most OECD countries since the 1980s and is currently at its highest level in 30 years. Forecasts for 2060 suggest that gross earnings inequality could continue to rise dramatically across the OECD if current trends persist.
31-January-2017
English
Most people see social inequities in education as stubbornly persistent.
27-January-2017
English
Countries have seen a major increase in the educational attainment level of their populations. In 1965, only 43% of young adults aged 25-34 had attained upper secondary education or higher on average across OECD countries. Fifty years later, upper secondary education had almost doubled with attainment levels reaching 84% in 2015.