Report underlines key role of education in inclusion of #ImmigrantStudents

A new report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operationand Development (OECD) and mandated by the European Commission, confirms the need to promote inclusive education and common values.

The report's main findings highlight that immigrant students are struggling to integrate in schools in many member states, often due to lower socio-economic status and language barriers.

Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Commissioner Tibor Navracsics said: “This report shows that we are on the right track when promoting active citizenship, common values and high quality, inclusive education. The European Commission strives to provide everyone in Europe with real opportunities. This is why our first package of measures to build a European Education Area presented in January included a proposal on promoting inclusive education and common values. And I will shortly present a second package of initiatives including proposals to promote quality in early childhood education and care and in language learning. All these initiatives can help pupils and students overcome disadvantages linked to an immigrant background.”

A full press release is available online

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