Single parenthood is an increasingly common phenomenon across many OECD countries. But little is known about how a single parent’s literacy proficiency and cognitive ability are related to children’s education results.
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Why we’re asking teachers about their work
A better understanding of the conditions under which teachers work (and students learn) can help countries face diverse challenges and improve policies.
PISA for Development: lessons from Ecuador
Results from PISA-D will not lead to overnight changes in Ecuador, but they do provide us with an important starting point.
Making PISA more relevant to more of the world
Since launching in 2000, PISA has expanded to include more than 80 participating countries. But it soon became apparent that the nature and methods of assessment needed to cater to a larger and more diverse set of countries.
Why we need more financing to achieve quality education for all
The world today is facing a learning crisis, but governments are not prioritising education, and education budgets are not reaching those in greatest need.
How to make school autonomy work
By Marie-Helene Doumet Senior Analyst, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills School autonomy can mean different things to different people. … More