“Digital literacy will probably be the only kind of literacy there is”

Interview with Matthew D’Ancona, political columnist for the Guardian and the New York Timesby Marilyn Achiron, Editor, Directorate for Education and Skills“Learning how to navigate the web with discernment is the most pressing cultural mission of our age.” So asserts Matthew D’Ancona, political columnist for the Guardian and the New York Times, in his timely and passionately argued...

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People on the move: growing mobility, increasing diversity

by Marc FusterConsultant, Directorate for Education and SkillsIn August 2015, a newspaper published a story about Sam Cookney’s commute to work. Pretty boring, one would think, as long commutes are nothing new for most of us. However, Sam’s story is not so common. He works in London and commutes, several times per month, from Barcelona!International human mobility is on the rise. Increasing numbers...

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Can bullying be stopped?

by Mario PiacentiniAnalyst, Directorate for Education and SkillsThe latest PISA in Focus tells some basic facts about bullying. First, bullying is widespread. Second, all types of students – boys and girls, rich and poor – face some risk of being bullied. Third, bullying is strongly associated with low performance and psychological distress. Fourth, the quality of the school climate is related to...

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Do countries pay their teachers enough?

by Dirk Van DammeHead of the Innovation and Measuring Progress Division, Directorate for Education and Skills Teachers enter the profession for a variety of reasons. Intrinsic motivations that have to do with the nature of the job and the intangible rewards associated with being an effective teacher play an important role. Yet when comparing a teaching career with similarly rewarding professions,...

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