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Education systems reflect national societies, cultures and economies—and shape them, too. OECD works to understand education in these wider contexts, including its impact on individual prosperity and national growth, and its role in combating poverty and social exclusion at every stage of life. Find out more.

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OECD Thematic Review on Migrant Education- First Meeting of Group of National Experts

The launch of the OECD Thematic Review on Migrant Education took place from 21-22 January 2008 in OECD Headquarters, Paris. The meeting was opened by Deputy Secretary-General Aart de Geus (read his speech) and Director of the OECD Directorate for Education, Dr. Barbara Ischinger.

School Earthquake Safety Review

03-Sep-2007

PEB will organise a school earthquake safety review in which governments from OECD and non-OECD countries, including individual provinces and states, are invited to participate. The review will be composed of a self-evaluation questionnaire and an optional review visit conducted by a team of experts to interested countries.
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Many schools collapse due to avoidable errors in design and construction.

Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes

-- OECD Forum -- 3-4 June 2008 Paris

A multi-stakeholder summit alongside the OECD's annual ministerial meeting.


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Did you know? Across OECD countries nearly one in three adults has only primary or lower secondary education

No More Failures: Ten Steps to Equity in Education

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The 3rd PEB compendium features educational institutions from 20 countries selected by an international jury for their exemplary facilities. This work addresses how the design, use and management of physical infrastructure can contribute to the quality of education.

PEB Compendium of Exemplary Educational Facilities: 3rd Edition