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Rise in HAVO/VWO Recommendations for Migrant Students in Netherlands
A study shows a significant increase in the number of students with migration backgrounds receiving recommendations for higher secondary education in the Netherlands.
- Which ethnic groups saw the most significant increase or decrease in HAVO/VWO recommendations?
- This increase is particularly notable for students of Moroccan descent, with a rise from 34% to 50% receiving HAVO/VWO recommendations. Conversely, children of Dutch-Caribbean or Turkish origin received the least.
- What is the overall trend in HAVO/VWO recommendations for students with migration backgrounds in the Netherlands between 2011 and 2023?
- The proportion of students with a migration background receiving HAVO or VWO recommendations has increased significantly between 2011 and 2023.
- What are the potential underlying factors contributing to these changes in educational attainment among students with migration backgrounds?
- While the overall increase in HAVO/VWO recommendations across all students was modest, the growth among second-generation migrants is striking and reveals positive trends in educational attainment for this group.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The article frames the increase in HAVO/VWO recommendations for students with migration backgrounds as positive news, which might downplay the remaining educational inequalities.
Bias by Omission
The article focuses heavily on the positive increase in HAVO/VWO recommendations for students with migration backgrounds but omits potential challenges or disparities in access to quality education that may still exist for these groups.
Sustainable Development Goals
The article shows a positive trend in educational attainment for second generation immigrants, indicating progress toward inclusive and quality education for all.