How can we compare education systems that are so different?

by Dirk Van DammeHead of the Innovation and Measuring division, Directorate for Education and Skills Comparison of levels of education … More

Got a question about education? Education at a Glance probably has the answer

by Andreas Schleicher Director, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills Does education really pay off? Has public spending on education … More

Are American students overtested? Listen to what students themselves say

by Andreas Schleicher Director, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills One of the claims one hears frequently these days is that American … More

Now more than ever

by Andreas SchleicherDirector, OECD Directorate for Education and SkillsIt is difficult for us here in Paris to think about much … More

Korea’s future prosperity depends on skills

by Andreas SchleicherDirector, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills Productivity gains of better matching the skills acquired in education with those … More

Knowledge is power: ensuring quality early childhood education and care provision

by Ineke LitjensAnalyst, Directorate for Education and Skills Leaving a child at a nursery, crèche, pre-school or day care centre … More