ERIC Number: ED642505
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 112
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ISBN: 978-92-9488-473-2
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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Schools in Europe. Eurydice Report
European Education and Culture Executive Agency, European Commission
The diversity of the educational landscape is increasing; however, learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who experience discrimination or unequal treatment disproportionately underachieve in schools. Equality, equity and inclusion are fundamental principles of the European Union. They have also become key topics of the educational science discourse and a policy priority across Europe. This report investigates national/top-level policies and measures in 39 European education systems, which address discrimination and promote diversity and inclusion in schools. It focuses in particular on targeted initiatives to support those learners who are most likely to experience disadvantage and discrimination, including girls/boys, students from different migrant, ethnic and religious backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ students and students with special educational needs or disabilities. The findings show that relevant policies and measures in the investigated areas -- monitoring, strategies, access, curricula, learning and social-emotional support, and teacher education and training -- are widely present. However, they do not target all student groups equally. The report also highlights areas where policies and measures can be further developed.
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Inclusion, Disadvantaged, Social Discrimination, Student Characteristics, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities, Access to Education, Curriculum Development, LGBTQ People, Ethnic Groups, Immigrants, Religion, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, Intersectionality, Educational Legislation, Educational Strategies, Policy Analysis, Faculty Development, Social Emotional Learning, Student Needs, Culture Fair Tests, Teacher Competencies, Counseling Services
European Education and Culture Executive Agency, European Commission. e-mail: cea-info@ec.europa.eu; Web site: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data
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Language: English
Sponsor: European Union (EU) (Belgium), Erasmus+ Programme
Authoring Institution: European Commission (Belgium), European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA); Eurydice (Belgium)
Identifiers - Location: European Union
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