Over 20% of Dutch schools "inadequate," Inspectorate says
8 months, 1 week ago

Over 20% of Dutch schools "inadequate," Inspectorate says

NL Times  

Over 20 percent of schools in the Netherlands are “inadequate” in terms of quality of education, the Education Inspectorate said in its annual State of Education report. “Moreover, the shortage is greatest in schools that most need sufficient and well-trained teachers,” the Inspectorate said, specifically mentioning special education and schools with a “challenging” student population. “This also increases the differences between schools and is worrying in light of equal opportunities.” It is time for urgent action, the Inspectorate said, pointing out that it has been raising concerns about school children’s basic skills and the teacher shortage for years. The Inspectorate also called on politicians to take more control over the situation and boost education “with a long-term approach and appropriate structural funding.” Politicians and schools must jointly determine what good education should look like and strive to achieve that, the Inspectorate said.

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More children are not attending school, bridge classes a problem
7 months, 2 weeks ago

More children are not attending school, bridge classes a problem

Dutch News  

The number of children who should be at school but are not registered with any educational establishment went up by one-third in the last academic year to 13,707, according to education ministry figures. There are also waiting lists for the bridging classes, where children who have just moved to the Netherlands go to learn Dutch and get up to speed …

More children are not attending school, bridge classes a problem
7 months, 2 weeks ago

More children are not attending school, bridge classes a problem

Dutch News  

The number of children who should be at school but are not registered with any educational establishment went up by one-third in the last academic year to 13,707, according to education ministry figures. There are also waiting lists for the bridging classes, where children who have just moved to the Netherlands go to learn Dutch and get up to speed …

Bad marks for more schools: inspectors call for higher standards
8 months, 1 week ago

Bad marks for more schools: inspectors call for higher standards

Dutch News  

School inspectors say an increasing number of Dutch schools are performing below par and a large group of children are no longer sufficiently equipped with the basic skills. In particular, language, arithmetic and citizenship skills are on the decline, the inspectors say in their latest report on the state of Dutch education. Chief inspector Ria Westendorp urged the four parties …

Bad marks for more schools: inspectors call for higher standards
8 months, 1 week ago

Bad marks for more schools: inspectors call for higher standards

Dutch News  

School inspectors say an increasing number of Dutch schools are performing below par and a large group of children are no longer sufficiently equipped with the basic skills. In particular, language, arithmetic and citizenship skills are on the decline, the inspectors say in their latest report on the state of Dutch education. Chief inspector Ria Westendorp urged the four parties …

Dutch kids reading, maths, and science skills declining: OECD
1 year ago

Dutch kids reading, maths, and science skills declining: OECD

NL Times  

Dutch school students’ performance in mathematics, reading, and science has declined significantly compared to four years ago, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Students in the Netherlands scored higher than the OECD average in mathematics, less than average in reading, and close to average in science. Some 15 percent of Netherlands students were top performers in mathematics, …

Schools pressed to boost reading, math levels
2 years, 8 months ago

Schools pressed to boost reading, math levels

NL Times  

Dutch schools must improve their language and math lessons within two years, as well lessons on civics. For example, 91 percent of primary schools say increased professionalism would help improve math lessons. Minister Dennis Wiersma said he would develop a "master plan to get the basics in order, with extra support for teachers." Teachers will receive a higher salary, less …

Quarter of Dutch teachers home with Covid; No substitutes to be found
2 years, 10 months ago

Quarter of Dutch teachers home with Covid; No substitutes to be found

NL Times  

More and more schools in the Netherlands send classes home because teachers are home sick with Covid-19 or have to quarantine, and no substitute can be found. 23 percent of teachers in primary and secondary education are currently at home, the general association of school leaders AVS told NU.nl on Monday. "At the moment, the focus of many schools is …

Dutch education system increasing inequality among children; Quality insufficent
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutch education system increasing inequality among children; Quality insufficent

NL Times  

The Netherlands' education system does not reduce the inequality in opportunities among children, but rather increases it, the social and economic council SER said in advice to the Cabinet. Children from lower socio-economic backgrounds are less likely to have a "stimulating and facilitating home environment", resulting in them experiencing relatively more negative consequences of school closures. Equal opportunities are "in …

Dutch primary school kids booked "little to no progress" during school closure
4 years, 1 month ago

Dutch primary school kids booked "little to no progress" during school closure

NL Times  

Primary school kids in the Netherlands made "little to no progress" while distance learning in the months during which the schools were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to research by Oxford University into pupils' test results at approximately 15 percent of Dutch primary schools. Pupils on average booked about 20 percent less progress this year than in the …

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