Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently on performance-based analysis and the quality of the education system. The speaker stresses that disparities in exam results are not due to children's inherent abilities, but are likely caused by systemic issues, particularly concerning teacher qualifications. This stance is aimed at finding solutions and demanding specific analyses from the minister.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of education policy, focusing on issues related to teacher qualification, education, and training. He/She calls for a data-driven analysis concerning the correlation between teacher qualifications and student exam results, citing disparities in mathematics outcomes.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and focused on inquiry, addressing the minister directly. The speaker employs logical argumentation, refuting regional capacity disparities and shifting the focus to systemic factors. The tone is probing and demands specific analyses from the ministry.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in committee work, referencing their participation in the Culture Committee's lengthy discussion on teacher qualification earlier that day. They are using the interpellation format to bring the topics discussed in the committee before the plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker points to the cooperation and discussions within the Culture Committee, which demonstrates a readiness for collegial work within the committee's framework. The interpellation itself is aimed at establishing direct dialogue with the minister.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed toward the analysis of national educational standards and county-level disparities. Specifically, the case of Valga is highlighted as an extreme example that requires detailed investigation from the perspective of teacher qualifications.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social theme revolves around the quality and equity of education, emphasizing the correlation between student examination results and the professional standards of teachers. The goal is to ensure that students have equal opportunities regardless of their location.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on parliamentary oversight (interpellation) and demanding that the ministry conduct analyses concerning the correlation between teacher qualifications and examination results. The priority is improving education policy through systemic analysis.
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