Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
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 centers on the consequences resulting from the implementation of the education policy, particularly regarding the negative impact of the new examination system on the mental health of students and teachers. The speaker expresses deep concern over the additional anxiety and fear caused by this system. The stance is strongly geared towards evaluating the effectiveness of the policy and adopting a value-based approach (mental health).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in educational management and mental health, focusing specifically on the impact of moving exam dates forward. These insights are based on direct feedback gathered through visits to schools and educational institutions across Estonia.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful (when addressing the minister), but simultaneously direct and concerned. Emotional terms such as "fear" and "panic" are employed to highlight the negative social impact of the policy, while still being grounded in empirical observation.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves active engagement with educational institutions, specifically citing visits to schools and educational facilities across Estonia to gather direct feedback regarding policy changes.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the actions of the ministry and the minister, stemming from their failure to assess the mental health impact of the new examination system prior to its implementation. The opposition is focused on policy and procedure, demanding both accountability and evaluation.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is broad, covering educational institutions and schools throughout Estonia, rather than being limited to just one area. This suggests a national scope regarding educational issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is education and the related mental health concerns among both students and teachers. The speaker stresses the necessity of protecting them from excessive anxiety and stress stemming from changes in how exams are organized.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supervising the existing education policy (the modified examination system) and demanding that the ministry conduct an impact assessment. The speaker acts as a policy watchdog, requiring accountability and evaluation.
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