Dismantling the educational system or its transformation? An analysis of The Pact for Education by the Union of Polish Teachers Cover Image

Demontaż systemu oświaty czy jego przemiana? Analiza Paktu dla edukacji Związku Nauczycielstwa Polskiego
Dismantling the educational system or its transformation? An analysis of The Pact for Education by the Union of Polish Teachers

Author(s): Danuta Uryga
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych
Keywords: educational policy; Union of Polish Teachers; public education; education system; local government; Teacher’s Charter

Summary/Abstract: This article is concerned with the discussion on public education in which the Union of Polish Teachers participates, presenting its opinion in The Pact for Education – their 2011 report. The context of the discussion is related to the difficulties which are experienced by schools run by local governments. They refer to significant diversification of expenditure between authorities and schools being liquidated or handed over to other legal entities. The UPT lists detailed demands and provides a general vision for the development of education. The article introduces the content of The Pact for Education paying particular attention to public education and its political aspect.

  • Issue Year: 121/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 99-112
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish