🎓❗What is Early School Leaving and Why Does It Happen? 🇪🇺
Did you know that in 2023, 9.5% of young people in the EU aged 18–24 left education early, before completing upper secondary school? The EU aims to reduce this figure to below 9% by 2030.
What is “Early School Leaving” (ESL)?
Early School Leaving means leaving formal education and training before finishing upper secondary education and not taking up further training later. It can limit young people’s job options, increase their risk of unemployment and social exclusion, and impact society as a whole.
Why Do Students Leave School Early? 🤔
There is no single reason, ESL has many causes:
• 📉 Academic struggles or learning difficulties
• 😞 Low motivation, self-esteem issues, or mental health challenges
• 💸 Poverty and unstable family environments
• 🚫 Negative school climate, bullying, or weak teacher-student relationships
• ⚙️ Rigid curricula and lack of support for diverse learners
How Can We Prevent ESL? 🌟
Preventing ESL means creating an ecosystem of supportive learning environments, involving:
• 👩🏫 Empowered educators with innovative tools and teaching methods
• 🤝 Collaboration with families and communities
• 🛠️ Personalized learning plans and early intervention strategies
Our #ErasmusPlus project #STEPS empowers educators with practical strategies and tools to keep students motivated, engaged, and on the path to success.
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