(OECD, 2012) Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools

This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. The first section reproduces the executive summary of the report. The second section presents a snapshot of some variables on equity in education and school failure in the Czech Republic based on the indicators used in the comparative report. It also outlines some recent policy developments and suggested policy options for the Czech Republic, which are also informed by the Country Background Report prepared by the Czech Republic.

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