Lifelong Learning for Roma in Romania

Abstract

The chapter provides information about the second largest ethnic minority in Romania, Roma people, and the way the Romanian educational system is open to inclusion. Based on factual data about number, groups and legal status, the chapter presents some peculiarities regarding the culture and language, social situation and the level of education. The main part of the presentation is focused on the educational issues, such as information about Romanian educational system and educational attainment of the Roma from preschool till tertiary education and lifelong learning programs. The last part include information about policies and support programs for Roma education and a short analysis of good practice initiatives within Romanian cultural and educational space.

Citation

Colomeischi, A.A. (2019), "Lifelong Learning for Roma in Romania", Óhidy, A. and Forray, K.R. (Ed.) Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in Central and Eastern Europe, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 159-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-259-120191009