"Tackling inequity" by Barbara Ischinger, Director - OECD Directorate for Education

09-févr.-2012

What struck me most about the international roundtable on early childhood education and care that I attended late last month in Oslo was the simple fact that this topic attracted such intense interest. It probably wouldn’t have happened a decade ago. The fact that it’s happening now, even as most of the countries represented at the meeting are in the midst of an economic crisis, is an encouraging sign. It shows that more governments understand that equity of opportunity has to begin in the first years of life in order to give everyone a fair chance to succeed later on.

Improving equity in education: a critical challenge

31-janv.-2012

by Ben Levin, Professor University of Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Education Leadership and Policy

Improving equity in student outcomes remains a critical challenge for every country in the OECD.  Even those countries with the lowest levels of inequity must still be concerned with gaps in outcomes that are not related to students’ motivation and capacity, while in other countries the inequities are so large as to pose a fundamental challenge to ongoing security and prosperity.

OECD Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: Czech Republic

30-janv.-2012

The country reports in this series provide, from an international perspective, an independent analysis of major issues facing the evaluation and assessment framework, current policy initiatives, and possible future approaches. This series forms part of the OECD Review on Evaluation and Assessment Frameworks for Improving School Outcomes.

"Early Childhood Education and Care: a priority investment" by Kristin Halvorsen, Minister of Education, Norway

23-janv.-2012

As Minister of Education in Norway I am happy to be hosting the OECD roundtable conference Starting Strong: Implementing policies for high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). Providing all children with high quality early childhood education and care is an investment in the future and provides a great benefit for both the individual and society

Starting Strong III: A Quality Toolbox for ECEC - online version

20-janv.-2012

The Quality Toolbox is intended to present "practical solutions" for anyone with a role to play in encouraging quality in ECEC. It presents five policy levers that are likely to enhance quality, underpinned by the international research base and country experience.

Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education - A video series profiling policies and practices of education systems that demonstrate high or improving performance in the PISA tests

20-janv.-2012

In today’s global economy, countries need high-quality education systems that will teach their citizens the skills necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow. This series of videos, produced jointly by the OECD and the Pearson Foundation, highlights initiatives being taken by education authorities around the world to help school students do better.

Starting Strong: The people helping to raise young children

17-janv.-2012

The concept of a stay-at-home parent seems outdated. Who can afford not to work these days? So what are kids up to during those precious, formative early years after their parents go back to work and before compulsory school begins around age 5 or 6? Who are the people we turn to for help in the immensely important role of raising our young children? And can we value them as much as we depend on them?

Starting Strong: what should children learn?

10-janv.-2012

While it is important for children to be just children, the early years are also especially formative and important for children to develop skills and competencies. The importance and value of good quality care and education for children is becoming increasingly clear, and have shown to impact things as diverse as creativity and life-time earnings.

Making education reform happen

03-janv.-2012

This is the time of year when a lot of us resolve to commit ourselves to self-improvement plans of greater or lesser magnitude. Spend more time reading? On the list. Eat better? Ditto. Reform the education system? Whoa—nice idea; but isn’t that a bit too ambitious? What is it about education reform that all-too-often turns resolve into sighs and resignation? If countries really want to keep that resolution, here’s a suggestion: invite teachers to get involved

Éducation et design: lancement du 4e Florilège de l'OCDE/CELE des établissements

27-sept.-2011

Cette quatrième édition du Florilège de l'OCDE/CELE des établissements d'enseignement (Designing for Education: Compendium of Exemplary Educational Facilities 2011) montrera comment la conception, l'utilisation et la gestion des bâtiments et des terrains peuvent contribuer à la qualité de l'enseignement. Il couvrira tous les niveaux d'enseignement.

2012 International Summit on the Teaching Profession, New York City

du 14-mars-2012 au 15-mars-2012

The U.S. Department of Education, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Education International (EI), the global federation of teacher unions, will again join U.S.-based education partners—the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Asia Society, the Council of Chief State School Officers(CCSSO), the National Education Association (NEA), and public broadcaster WNET—to hold the second International Summit on the Teaching Profession: Preparing Teachers and Developing School Leaders.

Closing Events of the Co-operation Agreement Improving Education in Mexican Schools established between the Mexican Government and the OECD, Mexico City, 19-20 October 2010

du 20-oct.-2010 au 20-déc.-2010

As a result of the co-operation agreement between the Mexican Government and the OECD, two publications have been prepared containing specific recommendations and considerations aiming to improve education in Mexico: “Improving Schools: Strategies for Action in Mexico ” and “Establishing a Framework for Evaluation and Teacher Incentives: Considerations for Mexico ”.

In these closing events, the OECD will present to the Government of Mexico and Education stakeholders the final  recommendations elaborated as part of the OECD-Mexico Agreement to Improve the Quality of Mexican Schools.

7th Meeting of the OECD Network on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) - "Financing ECEC Services"

du 21-juin-2010 au 22-juin-2010

The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss financing ECEC services, in particular:
 • collecting data on costs and financing;
 • reviewing outcomes of investment in early childhood education and care; and
 • designing effective funding strategies to increase ECEC financing, improve efficiency and ensure equity and quality of child outcomes.
 Countries are invited to share recent policy developments and emerging findings from their own experiences and national research. 

13th OECD Japan Seminar "Pursuing Professional Development and Attaining Program Management and Leadership Quality in ECEC"

du 07-juin-2010 au 09-juin-2010

The 13th OECD Japan Seminar will take place from 7-9 June 2010 in Tokyo, Japan.  The topic is “Pursuing Professional Development and Attaining Program Management and Leadership Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)”.  The seminar will be co-hosted by the University of Tokyo, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the OECD.

TALIS Launch: International Press Conference

le 16-juin-2009

The first results from the OECD Teaching and Learning International survey (TALIS) will be released at an international press conference in Brussels at 11am (CET) on 16 June 2009.  In recognition of the collaborative work on TALIS with the European Commission, the press conference is a joint event between the OECD and the European Commission.

Enquête - l’éducation des enseignant(e)s pour la diversité

du 17-nov.-2008 au 17-déc.-2008

Ce questionnaire est une opportunité pour les enseignant(e)s, les élèves enseignant(e)s et les formateurs/formatrices d’enseignants dans 30 pays de faire entendre leur voix et d’influencer les politiques et les programmes éducatifs. Il vise à renseigner sur votre préparation à la diversité dans la classe, vos difficultés majeures et les stratégies que vous pensez être les plus efficaces pour gérer cette problématique.

Launch meeting for the Review of National Policies for Education: South Africa, 6 October 2008, Pretoria

du 01-oct.-2008 au 07-oct.-2008

This review is based on co-operation between the OECD and non-member economies around the world. It is particularly interesting for those involved in educational policy, as well as for professionals directly working in the education system of South Africa. It covers the entire system of education, from pre-school to tertiary education and lifelong learning, and analyses it in terms of its economic, social and political impact.

Education Policies for Inclusion in South Eastern Europe: Challenges and Opportunities - International Conference, 22-23 May 2007, Vienna

du 22-mai-2007 au 23-mai-2007

The conference will discuss the evaluation of the OECD activity on “Education Development for Students at Risk & those with Disabilities in South Eastern Europe” with national & international stakeholders to develop concrete perspectives for future support; provide information about relevant international & European developments with regard to education for special needs students & raise awareness for support of inclusive practices amongst policy makers at all levels; provide a platform for discussion between education Ministries, the donor community, IOs and NGOs.

Forum mondial de l'éducation : les défis de l'éducation dans une économie mondiale

du 24-oct.-2005 au 25-oct.-2005

Ce premier forum sur Les défis de l’éducation dans une économie mondiale, est  organisé en partenariat avec le Ministère de l’éducation du Chili et aura lieu à Santiago les 24-25 octobre 2005. Cet événement s’appuie sur les travaux des réseaux mis en place par des spécialistes de l’éducation depuis 1991 grâce au Programme de coopération avec les économies non membres de la Direction de l’éducation.