In Lolland Municipality, it has been decided to take strong measures to improve the quality in public schools, after a new report from the Workers’ Movement Business Council has revealed alarming results. The report shows that a staggering 34 percent of students in 9th grade do not achieve the minimum grade of 02 in Danish or mathematics, which is the highest proportion in the country. This striking statistic has prompted the municipality to take action, and a five-year action plan has been developed. The plan, which is already partially approved, aims to enhance the quality of education in all public schools in the municipality.
“We take these numbers very seriously and are determined to reverse the trend,” said Mayor Holger Schou Rasmussen. “It is crucial that all children in Lolland Municipality have the best opportunities to learn and develop.” The Agency for Education and Quality (Stuk) has previously instructed the municipality to develop this action plan following an assessment that identified “persistent poor quality” in the municipality’s school system. Six out of nine public schools in the municipality are under quality supervision, and three of these have a long history of supervision.
The action plan includes revised goals for each school, which must be in place by July 1. The municipality expects the final approval of the plan to take place during the summer. “We are optimistic and believe that the initiatives we have implemented will bear fruit,” said the mayor. “It is important for us that our children not only pass their exams but also leave school with a solid education and good future prospects.” Lolland Municipality is facing a major challenge, but with the new action plan, there is hope that positive change can be achieved for the students and their families.