Speaking Of: : School Days--Around The OECD
Compulsory schooling has been extended in some countries, but even more striking is growing demand for education at both the pre-primary school and post-secondary school levels. Among member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, school enrollment rates for very young children are “significantly higher” than 10-15 years ago. One reason: A rising demand among working parents for their young children.
OECD reports that the large numbers of young people continuing their formal education and training beyond their legal obligation is “more important still.”
A look at enrollment trends in various OECD countries:Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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