Tackling early leaving from education and training in Europe: Strategies, policies and measures

This joint Eurydice/Cedefop report sheds light on early leaving from education and training – a serious challenge in many EU countries. The report aims to add value to Member States' individual efforts as well as to the European Commission's endeavours in this area by monitoring developments in the design and implementation of strategies, policies and measures to combat early leaving and support student learning.

Key areas addressed are: data collection, strategies and policies against early leaving, the role of education and career guidance, governance and cross-sector cooperation and early leaving from the perspective of vocational education and training. All EU Members States are covered as well as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.

European Commission/EACEA/Eurydice/Cedefop, 2014. Tackling Early Leaving from Education and Training in Europe: Strategies, Policies and Measures http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/thematic_reports/175EN.pdf

European Commission/EACEA/Eurydice/Cedefop, 2014. Tackling Early Leaving from Education and Training in Europe: Strategies, Policies and Measures: Highlights http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/thematic_reports/175EN_HI.pdf

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