Promoting inclusion and equity in education: lessons from international experiences

Ainscow, M. (2020) Promoting inclusion and equity in education: lessons from international experiences. Nordic Journal of Studies in Educational Policy, 6(1), pp. 7-16. (doi: 10.1080/20020317.2020.1729587)

Abstract

This paper focuses on a major challenge facing education systems around the world, that of finding ways of including all children in schools. In economically poorer countries this is mainly about the millions of children who are not able to attend formal education (UNESCO, 2015). Meanwhile, in wealthier countries many young people leave school with no worthwhile qualifications, whilst others are placed in special provision away from mainstream education and some choose to drop out since the lessons seem irrelevant (OECD, 2012). Faced with these challenges, there is evidence of an increased interest in the idea of making education more inclusive and equitable. However, the field remains confused as to the actions needed in order to move policy and practice forward.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Ainscow, Professor Mel
• Authors: Ainscow, M.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Nordic Journal of Studies in Educational Policy
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 2002-0317
• ISSN (Online): 2002-0317
• Published Online: 04 March 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 The Author(s)
• First Published: First published in Nordic Journal of Studies in Educational Policy 6(1):7-16
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license