The work of teachers matters in many different ways. Not only do they provide students with the knowledge and skills … needed to thrive in the labour market, but they also help develop the social-emotional skills that are vital for students … illustration of the many ways in which teachers and school leaders might influence the success of their students, acting as a tool …

Teachers can shape their students' educational careers. Research shows that children taught by different teachers often … countries? And to what extent do students from different backgrounds have access to good teachers? Building on literature … different characteristics and practices tend to concentrate in different schools, and how much access students with different …

design and methodology of the survey and its relationship to other international assessments of young students and adults. …

students and adults. It is a companion volume to Skills Matter: Further Results from the Survey of Adult Skills. Skills Matter …

relationship to other international assessments of young students and adults. The Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the OECD …

secondary school students and the wider adult population. Young adults are still struggling in the labour market, while … value-added activities to escape the “middle-income trap”, they will need to improve the skills of their working …