Agenda Profile: Liina Kersna
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance focuses on reforming education funding mechanisms. The speaker strongly supports the position that per-student funding should be tied directly to the school, rather than the school maintainer, to allow successful schools to raise teachers' salaries. This is a strongly policy-driven position that criticizes the current equalization mechanism.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of education funding and school network management. Specific terminology is used, such as "per capita funding" and "equalization," and a concrete, quantified example (90,000 euros, a 350 euro salary increase) is presented regarding the situation at Uulu Basic School. This points to detailed preparation concerning financial issues in the education sector.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and analytical, beginning with polite acknowledgments to the chair and the presenter. The speaker employs logical argumentation, relying on a specific example (Uulu Basic School) to illustrate the system's shortcomings. The tone is inquisitive and solution-oriented.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the actions of local municipalities (the school authorities) who reallocate per-student funding for equalization purposes, thereby depriving successful schools of additional financing. This opposition is policy-based and centers on the unfairness of the fund distribution, which ultimately hinders teacher salary increases.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is respectful and inquisitive, addressing the presenter with a substantive question. In their argumentation, the speaker relies on the experience and data of colleagues and practitioners (Egle Rumberg, Director of Uulu Basic School), seeking practical solutions.
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Regional Focus
Although the discussion centers on national education policy, there is a strong regional focus, utilizing the specific example of Uulu Basic School. This highlights concerns regarding the financial autonomy and viability of local schools.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for greater financial autonomy for institutions (schools) and for linking funding directly to the provision of services. The speaker prefers a financing scheme that allows successful schools to reward staff with salary increases, thereby avoiding the equalizing redistribution imposed by the local municipality.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the quality of education and fair teacher compensation. The speaker stresses the need to establish a funding system that would enable schools to raise teachers' salaries, thereby supporting the well-being of education professionals.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on amending the Education Act or related legislation to ensure that student capitation funding is tied directly to the school. The objective is to restrict the right of local municipalities to reallocate these funds for equalization purposes.
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