Education reform refers to significant revisions in educational laws, standards, and methodologies affecting a nation’s school system. These changes are typically motivated by the desire to redress societal ills, institute societal change, and/or enhance a country’s world stature. These changes are most often accomplished through a change in the way that children are taught to learn.

The goal of educational reform is to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed for their lifelong success, and to make learning engaging, relevant, and interesting. The development of curriculum standards is a core part of education reform, and they are often established through a collaborative process with educators, policymakers, and subject matter experts. The standards that are developed must reflect the needs of today’s and future generations of students.

Another major component of education reform is teacher training and development, and improving the quality of teaching. This is typically achieved through the use of new pedagogical methods, implementing research-based instructional strategies, rallying support for teachers, and measuring performance and improvement.

Historically, education reform has focused on the need to improve the academic achievement of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This is achieved through a focus on equality, which ensures that all students are provided access to high-quality schools. However, the true aim of education is to provide all students with a chance to succeed, and this can be accomplished by addressing equity rather than just focusing on equality.