Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova

Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

2025-06-18

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political stance focuses on the practical effectiveness of education policy, particularly addressing the shortage of STEM teachers. The speaker stresses that low pay is the primary cause of this shortage, calling into question the attractiveness of the career model. The position is policy-driven and results-based, demanding clarification regarding the actual impact of the draft bill.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding workforce issues in the education sector, highlighting a specific shortage among mathematics and physics teachers. They directly link the problem to salary levels, indicating an awareness of the sector's economic constraints. Specific terminology is used, such as "STEM subjects" and "career model."

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and straightforward, presenting the Minister with a specific political question. The tone is analytical and logical, relying on established facts (teacher shortage and low salary) without emotional appeals. The address is brief and focuses solely on one topic.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Direct opposition or personal criticism is not voiced, but the speaker challenges the effectiveness of the solution proposed by the government (the career model). The criticism is policy- and performance-based, questioning whether the draft bill can solve the shortage resulting from low salaries.

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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.

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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the general workforce shortage in the education sector (specifically mathematics and physics teachers). Regional or local problems are not emphasized.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of attractive wages in addressing the labor shortage within the public sector. The speaker views salary as a critical factor influencing the availability of specialists (STEM teachers).

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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the quality and sustainability of education, focusing on the shortage of specialized teachers (mathematics and physics). This is framed as a significant national problem.

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Legislative Focus
Legislative attention is centered on Draft Bill 653 SE (the teachers' career model), which is intended to solve the teacher shortage. The speaker is in a position where they are demanding clarification regarding the bill's actual effect on the existing issues.

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