Policy brief: Reducing Early School Leaving and Underachievement (Abbreviated version)

Presents evidence-based strategies to reduce early school leaving and underachievement, emphasising family involvement, inclusive curricula, high expectations, guidance, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Showcases effective policies, including Ireland’s DEIS framework, Portugal’s curricular autonomy, Andalusia’s Learning Communities, and Switzerland’s dual VET model. Provides research-informed recommendations for equitable education systems that help students thrive.