Latvian education reform: why Russian parents are afraid to talk
This was the most difficult investigation in the 8-year history of Re:Baltica.
Unequal Education
The Estonian Experiment. How Tallinn Deals With It’s “Russian Schools”
To fight the decreasing number of students, Estonia has merged nine of its Russian and Estonian secondary schools under one roof. It has proven to be a struggle for everyone.
Latvian education reform: key conclusions
Nine out of 10 secondary schools with lowest exam scores in Riga are Russian schools.
The Schoolboy Who Burned The Cactus
Their mothers are overworked from making ends meet and they often raise their children alone. Schools could be springboards to opportunity for their kids — not only by offering knowledge, but also by motivating and developing character. Can schools in…
Islands for the Poverty Stricken
The small schools in Latvia’s poor rural districts frequently serve as havens, but their school children receive an inferior education compared to their urban peers.