The right to education in the context of digital transformation
The right to education in the context of digital transformation

Summary/Abstract: Education represents a fundamental pillar of society and a right that shapes the lives of citizens. For this reason, particular attention must be given to the quality of the exercise of this right and to the transformations that have influenced its development and understanding. This paper aims to analyze human rights, with a specific focus on the right to education, highlighting the evolution and consolidation of its normative framework at the international, regional, and national levels. The foundations of this framework are established by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as well as by the regional mechanisms enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights. The analysis also addresses the constitutional and legislative recognition of the right to education in Romania. Furthermore, the study correlates this fundamental right with Sustainable Development Goal 4 within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, examining progress and trends identified in recent sustainable development reports, as well as persistent gaps in terms of access to and quality of education. Building upon this normative foundation, the paper also approaches the right to education from a practical and contemporary perspective. Technology has become an integral part of citizens’ lives and increasingly influences the educational sphere. Therefore, it is essential to examine the role of technology in facilitating access to education and the ways in which it contributes to the effective realization of this right by providing quality education. The study also analyzes how technology shapes the educational process, emphasizing both its potential to personalize learning and expand access, and the risks associated with digital exclusion, data protection concerns, and the deepening of inequalities.

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