Agenda Profile: Anti Allas
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 focus is centered on preserving small rural schools and protecting the viability of rural life. The speaker opposes the national "black and white" approach to school reform, viewing it as destructive to rural areas. This position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing the survival of communities and resisting forced consolidation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the national approach to school network reform and is familiar with the work of the Foresight Centre. He/She is able to highlight specific practical cases from local government, describing the number of students, distances, and the complexity of reconciling communities.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is sincere and emotional, expressing strong support for the idea of small rural schools ("it acted as a balm to my soul"). At the same time, it is critical of national policy, which is described as "black and white" and destructive to rural life. The style is inquisitive, seeking practical solutions and a "third way" to reconcile communities.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the prevailing approach to the state-level school reform, which is considered black-and-white and destructive to rural life. Criticism is also aimed at the forced merger of schools, as it raises fears of conflict between communities.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is open and respectful, actively seeking advice and solutions from experts (the Foresight Centre) and local leaders (the Mayor of Tori Municipality). The speaker emphasizes the need to find compromises and a "third way" to reconcile communities in order to prevent the reform from failing.
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Regional Focus
The focus is intensely regional, centering on the preservation of rural life and small country schools. Special emphasis is placed on a specific practical situation in a corner of Estonia, where two former municipalities are struggling to keep their schools viable, underscoring problems at the local level.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Education is a primary social issue, where the speaker strongly advocates for the preservation of small rural schools. He/She stresses that the current approach to education reform threatens the survival of communities and rural life overall, by placing community viability at the heart of education policy.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the national school network reform, specifically the initiative titled "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network." The speaker operates as a critic, challenging the prevailing direction of the reform and searching for alternative policy solutions and long-term visions (Vision 2040 of the Foresight Centre).
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