OECD Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: Portugal

This report on Portugal provides, from an international perspective, an independent analysis of major issues facing the educational evaluation and assessment framework, current policy initiatives, and possible future approaches.

The Experience of New Teachers - Results from TALIS 2008

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the most important issues facing teachers during the early stages of their careers. The effectiveness of teachers fresh to the profession is an important policy issue, especially knowing the impact that teachers have on student learning.

PISA 2009 Technical Report

The PISA 2009 Technical Report describes the methodology underlying the PISA 2009 survey. It examines additional features related to the implementation of the project at a level of detail that allows researchers to understand and replicate its analyses.

Quality Matters in Early Childhood Education and Care - Finland

This publication is intended to be a quick reference guide for anyone with a role to play in encouraging quality in Finland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce.

Quality Matters in Early Childhood Education and Care - Slovak Republic

This publication is intended to be a quick reference guide for anyone with a role to play in encouraging quality in the Slovak Republic's early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce.

Quality Matters in ECEC: Country Policy Profiles

The policy profiles focus on issues of quality, and each report tackles a specific theme that was selected by the country reviewed. These reports suggest strengths and point to areas for further reflection on current policy initiatives.

Sistemas fuertes y reformadores exitosos en la educación Orientaciones de PISA para las Islas Canarias, España

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Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education Guidance from PISA for the Canary Islands, Spain

Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education Guidance from PISA for the Canary Islands, Spain

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Improving School Leadership Policy and Practice (Full set)

Policy pointers: Improving School Leadership Policy and Practice (Full set)

Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education - Lessons from PISA for Japan

For decades Japan has remained at or near the top of international assessments of student learning; and in the past decade, students in Japan have become more engaged in learning. However, the government aspires to improve learning outcomes even further. Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education: Lessons from PISA for Japan focuses on how Japan is reforming its education system not only to produce better learning