Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The main focus is highlighting the needs of SEN children and seeking better support for students with special needs. It is critical of the coalition's spin and emphasizes that solutions must be found through cooperation, not through accusations. Cooperation and the use of evidence-based measures are seen as the necessary tools, rather than emotional political rhetoric.
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Topic Expertise
The demonstration notes that the special needs of HEV children (students with special educational needs), the transition of schools to Estonian-language instruction, and the provision of support services at the school level are important topics. It mentions the shortage of support specialists, including Estonian-speaking psychologists. It refers to the need to improve existing resources and the availability of specialists.
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Rhetorical Style
Formal, but critical; uses a direct question and concrete examples (Narva, Tallinn, Maardu), attempting to balance emotional and rational arguments. Emphasizes the seriousness of the situation without aggressive rhetoric.
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Activity Patterns
The submitter filed an inquiry with the Minister on 08.04.2024; it refers to specific cities and focuses on issues concerning children with special educational needs (SEN); there are no references to activities linked to broader statements or events.
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Opposition Stance
Critical of the coalition spin and local government rhetoric; emphasizes the need to focus on solutions for children with special educational needs (SEN) and shows resistance to the use of spin as a transitional policy. Intensity is moderate to strong, depending on the context.
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Collaboration Style
It calls for cooperation and joint efforts to find solutions alongside the minister and other stakeholders, emphasizing the need for collaborative rather than confrontational solutions.
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Regional Focus
It refers to specific regions (Narva, Tallinn, Maardu), focusing on issues arising at the local government level and regional challenges related to transition and the support of children with special educational needs (SEN).
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data to draw economic conclusions; the text does not contain clear positions regarding economic or budgetary conditions.
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Social Issues
Advocates for the inclusion of special needs and the necessity of enhanced support services in education for children with SEN (Special Educational Needs); emphasizes that children who require greater assistance deserve focused support, and that spin must not obscure the actual needs. Issues concerning mother-tongue instruction and transition are at the forefront.
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Legislative Focus
The main objective is to question the minister and request information in order to clarify the reasons and find solutions. Specific draft legislation has not been mentioned, but emphasis is placed on discussing the availability of policy and funding.
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