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From education to work : a difficult transition for young adults with low levels of education
De Broucker, Patrice (contributor) - 2005
This book presents the results of the project on young adults with low levels of education, conducted jointly by the OECD and the Canadian Policy Research Networks. It examines the extent to which young men and women with low levels of education are marginalized, the role family background plays...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10002931891
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The High Cost of Low Educational Performance : The Long-run Economic Impact of Improving PISA Outcomes
2010
This report uses recent economic modelling to relate cognitive skills – as measured by PISA and other international instruments – to economic growth, demonstrating that relatively small improvements to labour force skills can largely impact the future well-being of a nation. The report also...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012442577
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From Education to Work : A Difficult Transition for Young Adults with Low Levels of Education
2005
This book presents the results of the project on Young Adults with Low Levels of Education, conducted jointly by the OECD and the Canadian Policy Research Networks. It examines the extent to which young men and women with low levels of education are marginalised, the role family background plays...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012443530
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Against the Odds : Disadvantaged Students Who Succeed in School
2011
is possible, and provides students, parents, policy makers and other education stakeholders insights into what enables …Many socio-economically disadvantaged students excel in PISA. Students who succeed at school despite a disadvantaged … background -- resilient students -- are the focus of Against the Odds. The report shows that overcoming barriers to achievement …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012443692
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Equity in Education : Students with Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Disadvantages
2004
students with disabilities, learning difficulties and social disadvantages. The book highlights the number of students involved … students and indicators of equity. The analysis is based on both quantitative and qualitative data provided by 28 OECD …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012440895
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What school life means for students' lives
OECD - 2019
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Preventing ageing unequally
OECD - 2017
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Preventing Ageing Unequally
OECD - 2017
This report examines how the two global mega-trends of population ageing and rising inequalities have been developing and interacting, both within and across generations. Taking a life-course perspective the report shows how inequalities in education, health, employment and earnings compound,...
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Beyond compulsory schooling : options and changes in upper secondary education
1976
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Financing education - investments and returns
2003
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