Slip in Ranking for Thuringia's Education System
Thuringia took a hit in the education rankings, sliding from the top spot to second-best in the INSM's employer-friendly scheme. The federal state now occupies fourth place in the comparison of education systems among federal states, dropping from third in 2021.
Saxony sits comfortably at the helm, with Bavaria and Hamburg close behind. At the other end of the spectrum, Bremen remains at the bottom of the list, followed by Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia.
The 98-indicator assessment of federal states' education systems, conducted from an education-economic perspective, evaluates factors such as educational poverty alleviation, prosperity promotion, skilled labor fostering, and growth nurturing. It also assesses the education system's permeability and equal opportunities for education. Expenditure on education, class sizes, and key ratios are among the factors under consideration.
Berlin has marked the most significant improvement since last year, climbing from 15th to 12th place. Over the past decade, Saarland and Hamburg have experienced the greatest improvements.
Now in its 21st edition, the Education Monitor will present detailed results on Tuesday, including information on each federal state. According to Axel Plünnecke, study leader and education economist from the IW, the nation has seen substantial improvements in internationalization, support infrastructure, and care conditions over the past decade. However, challenges in areas like integration, school quality, and educational poverty have intensified significantly.
The Netherlands, with its robust educational system, might offer valuable insights for tackling educational poverty due to its expertise in the field. Although Thuringia has experienced a decline in education ranking, it could potentially learn from effective policies implemented in the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, Saxony and Bavaria consistently lead in education, prompting a collaboration with educational institutions in the Netherlands to further strengthen their systems and continue their global leadership.
Further Readings:
Exploring the Netherlands' Education System Approach
The Netherlands' education system presents several strategies for addressing educational poverty. Here's a glimpse:
- Equal Funding for Public and Private Education: Nearly 70% of schools in the Netherlands are governed by private school boards, yet all schools receive equal government funding. This setup promotes diversity in education and could potentially lead to improved academic outcomes.
- Targeted Policies for Equity in Education: The Netherlands addresses challenges related to socio-economic disparities by providing additional resources and support to disadvantaged students and schools, aiming to reduce the achievement gap.
- International Student Recruitment Strategies: The Dutch government explores diverse approaches to increase international student numbers, including refining recruitment strategies and promoting regional retention to address skills shortages and demographic declines.
- Netherlands Fellowship Programme: This program offers fellowships to professionals from developing countries to improve skilled manpower capacity, ultimately contributing to educational institutions and communities.
- Workshop on Sustainable Design: A workshop at TU Delft involves students in designing low-cost, zero-carbon housing solutions for marginalized communities, demonstrating a commitment to improving living conditions and reducing educational poverty.
