Well-designed evaluation and assessment systems lead to better learning for all children – Government of Romania and UNICEF
The study, “OECD Review of Evaluation and
Assessment in Education: Romania 2017” is the first step in a larger initiative
to evaluate and strengthen the Romanian education system by the National
Government, UNICEF and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD). The Ministry of Education was a leading partner of the
review process. “Creating an education system where all
children access quality inclusive education and are supported to achieve their
full potential will raise participation and improve learning, supporting
individual well-being and national growth”, declared Sorin Grindeanu,
Romanian Prime-minister. ”The report
provides useful and concrete recommendations for the reform of the education
system in order to insure quality inclusive education for every child.”
Romania’s education system has made
significant progress in recent decades, strengthening schools and improving
students’ outcomes. But some children are still being left out of quality
learning opportunities, including children from rural and marginalized
communities, Roma families and children with disabilities. “Education policies that have the best
results for children, including the most vulnerable girls and boys, must be
based on solid evidence, have social and political consensus and be closely
monitored”, said Afshan Khan, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and
Central Asia. “This initiative will help reach every student with quality
learning in Romania. It is also an example on strengthening national education
systems which can be replicated by other countries across the region”. The review highlights that effective
education systems combine both high quality and equity, supporting all students
to succeed. A well-designed evaluation and assessment system can encourage
learning and inclusion in a number of ways. Most importantly for Romania, it
communicates a vision that every student, teacher and school has the potential
to do well. It can ensure that policies and practices equally promote high
standards of education for all children, regardless of background or location,
so that no one is left behind and all students have the opportunity to
accomplish good outcomes. The joint Government, UNICEF and OECD study
is the first ever review of Romania’s education system. The review aims to
improve the quality of education and ensure the most vulnerable children have
access to quality inclusive education.
About UNICEF in Romania UNICEF has a presence in Romania and 190 more countries and territories, to promote the survival and development of children from early childhood to teenage. In Romania, UNICEF works with the Government, the Parliament, the local authorities, the civil society, the private sector, national and international partners, and the mass media, to ensure access of all children to good quality early education and school; to protect teenagers and monitor the rights of the child; for social welfare and with a view to mobilising resources for the benefit of children. UNICEF’s financial support comes fully from voluntary contributions of natural entities, corporations, foundations and governments.
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