by Andreas SchleicherDirector, Directorate for Education and Skills The world is rapidly becoming a different place, with globalisation and modernisation … More
Category: socio-economic status
School systems trump family background
by Andreas Schleicher Deputy Director for Education and Skills and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the OECD’s Secretary General … More
It’s PISA time again. So?
by Marilyn Achiron Editor, Directorate for Education and Skills Results from the most recent round of PISA surveys are scheduled for … More
Making education more equitable
by Marilyn AchironEditor, Directorate for Education and Skills Most of us think of education as the great leveller; but are … More
What can be done to support new teachers?
by Kristen WeatherbySenior Analyst, Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) While many students in the Northern Hemisphere are starting a … More
Urban studies
by Marilyn AchironEditor, Directorate for Education To many people, the phrase “inner-city schools” is synonymous with crumbling buildings, frustrated teachers, disengaged … More