Press Release: Migrant children and education: public consultation underlines common challenges across the EU

EU countries face common challenges in adapting their school systems to the changes brought about by immigration. This is one of the key messages received in a public consultation conducted by the European Commission on the issue of migration and education. Respondents identified the need for better co-ordination between education and social policies, more focus on equity and equal opportunities in education, action to prevent school segregation and to provide targeted support to schools lagging behind as key issues to be addressed across Europe. Most respondents to the consultation also found that the EU can play an important role in supporting the efforts of the Member States to develop good policies and in stimulating debates and exchanges in this area.