Jürgen Rakaselg
Jürgen Rakaselg is the head of inclusive education at the Ministry of Education in Estonia. He has recently been in the news for his comments regarding the entrance exams for first-grade students, highlighting that while these exams may stem from practical needs, they ultimately contribute to educational stratification. Rakaselg noted that for many parents, preparing for these tests has turned into a competitive 'sport,' leading to calls for extended preparation time to achieve better results.
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Jürgen Rakaselg emphasized that there is no substantial justification to continue school tests.
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Estonia· 2025-10-15
Jürgen Rakaselg stated that the school cannot escape oversight based on their responses.
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