Access to quality education
Although the number of children enrolled in the education system is high, there are children, mostly from poor Roma or rural communities, who do not go to school at all or who drop out of school before completing compulsory education. Many people are also unaware of the importance of early education, which results in them not sending their children to kindergarten. The school curriculum is outdated and needs to be modernized to reflect the reality of today’s world and to teach children life skills: to think independently, to be inquisitive and creative, to know how to deal with stress, to respect themselves, and to care about others. Governmental priorities in education include a balance between equity and quality, focusing on social facilities for students in disadvantaged environments, adjusting the teaching-learning process according to the individual needs of the child, thus guaranteeing equal opportunities in access to education. A series of programmes have been initiated to meet these strategic priorities, to prevent drop-out and assist those who have already dropped out. However, the attendance rate among vulnerable, excluded and/or discriminated groups of children continues to remain quite low.
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