On the other hand, the investigation points to large differences in access and quality across the country, which are considered unacceptable.
We see a great need to raise quality. We also see a need to introduce national coordination. It is not reasonable to set the same requirements for a small rural municipality as for a large city, says investigator Marie-Hélène Ahnborg when the investigation is presented to Education Minister Lotta Edholm (L).
The investigation has also been tasked with reviewing the subject of Swedish as a second language. Today's curriculum is not designed for students who are beginners in the Swedish language, and instruction is not always provided to the students who need it most.
The investigation proposes a new curriculum – basic Swedish as a second language. It should be designed for elementary school, but also be usable in upper secondary school.
The aim is to provide a "foundation" and instruction should not last longer than two years.
One should not get stuck, but it is important to quickly move on to the next curriculum and progress in the education system, explains Ahnborg.
To achieve a more equal needs assessment, the investigation proposes that the National Agency for Education be tasked with developing a national mapping material that principals can use to make decisions.
