14-19 Centre Research Study: educational reforms in schools and colleges in England by Baird, J, Elwood, J, Duffy, G, Feiler, A, O'Boyle, A, Rose, J, Stobart, G, McWhirter, A

“…<p>The key aims of the 14-19 educational reform programme (DCSF, 2005 and 2008a) were to transform the 14-19 phase of education and training to provide better and more applicable educational experiences for all young people and to raise aspirations as well as quality and standards at this phase. …”

A survey of medical education leaders’ perceptions of postgraduate medical education reform by Ovseiko, P, Jenkinson, C, Buchan, A

Educational Choices in Ethiopia: what determines whether poor children go to school? by Pereznieto, P, Jones, N

“…Government efforts have focused on expanding access to primary education, particularly in rural areas, but as a consequence, insufficient resources have been allocated to improving the quality of education. Recent education reforms have resulted in progress towards access-related targets: the net rate of primary school enrolment increased from 35 per cent in 1997-1998 to approximately 57.4 per cent in 2003-2004. …”

Balancing trust and accountability? The Assessment for Learning Programme in Norway by Hopfenbeck, T, Tolo, A, Florenz, T, El Masri, Y

“…<p>With the increasing complexity of educational systems, countries face challenges in governing the implementation of educational reforms and programmes. The present country case study explores the development of implementation strategies used to enhance the programme “Assessment for Learning – 2010-2014” in Norwegian schools as a part of the OECD’s Governing Complex Education Systems (GCES).…”