By Simon Normandeau Statistician, Directorate for Education and Skills The World Health Organization estimates that depression affects over 300 million … More
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Taking a break from the Internet may be good for learning
By Alfonso Echazarra Analyst, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills A Danish study on Internet use at school revealed that … More
Basic skills: the missing ingredient in England’s apprenticeships
By Malgorzata Kuczera Analyst, Directorate for Education and Skills Apprenticeships can be of great value. They allow apprentices to develop … More
Why pedagogy matters for innovative teaching
By Alejandro Paniagua Consultant, Directorate for Education and Skills It is generally acknowledged that the quality of an educational system … More
Preparing teachers for 21st century challenges
By Andreas Schleicher Director, Directorate for Education and Skills Preparing today’s students to thrive in their society is no easy … More
Building trust in exams
by Andreas SchleicherDirector, Directorate for Education and Skills Quality high-stakes exams have always been one of the most reliable predictors … More