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"Mr President, Commissioner, education is assuming an ever more important role in the European strategy. The conclusions of the Lisbon Summit emphasised the importance of education both in improving competitiveness and preventing exclusion. It is only natural that the quality of school education should receive attention also at Union level, although the organisation of education itself is the responsibility of the Member States. We need Europe-wide cooperation and encouragement in all areas of education.
Systematic quality evaluation in education is still in its infancy in many EU countries. In Finland, for example, there were legal provisions introduced on it as part of national educational legislation just two years ago. A report on the subject prepared in Helsinki last week shows that evaluation is not yet adequately systematic in nature, although it has got off to a brisk start. The report points out, for example, that comprehensive and high school education has not paid adequate attention to cooperation between pupils, their parents and the organisers of education. The importance of including pupils and their home background in decision making is certainly worth bearing in mind.
Education cannot just be looked at from the limited point of view of competitiveness. There must be room for different sorts of talent, but, at the same time, we have to ensure that the others remain included. Education has a major part to play in building an equal and integrated society. Well-organised education means that national resources are being put to the best possible use. In my opinion, schools must be developed in such a way that all children starting their compulsory education can achieve success. That is why the evaluation of quality cannot just focus on results, which give a narrow picture of the situation. Education is not just about information and skills gathering, but also personal development, in the shape, for example, of a healthy sense of self-worth.
It is a positive sign that a common position on the quality evaluation of school education is ready to be approved so quickly. Mrs Sanders-ten Holte, Commissioner Reding and the Council all deserve the credit for this. We are making good progress with this important issue."@en1
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