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Policy brief: Responding to the influx of Ukrainian refugee students in Lesser Poland Voivodeship’s education system

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This brief explores how Poland’s education system has responded to the influx of Ukrainian refugee students since the start of the Ukraine-Russia War. In Poland, only 40% of Ukrainian refugee students are enrolled in schools, and the content taught in Polish classrooms can lack inclusivity. To combat this, Poland is offering segregated and immersive schooling options. Both approaches strive to enhance student learning and wellbeing. This brief recommends maintaining the option of both schooling approaches and supports Ukrainian refugee teachers being redeployed as multicultural assistants who can help engage parents and students in Polish schools and overcome the language barrier.

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of European Studies

DOI: 10.30722/anzjes.vol15.iss3.18249

Author: Kate Weir

Institution: The University of Melbourne

Language: English

Topic: Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4396928262

FWCI: 1.291

Cites: 7

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10