The youth say their concerns about recent changes in financial aid, the educational system, healthcare reform, affirmative action, terrorism, unemployment and economic stability should be taken seriously.

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The government says it wants to push ahead with proposals announced last year to reform the system for identifying children with special educational needs and providing support services.

BBC: Adjournment debate

The most important of these concerned putting in place legislation and mechanisms for wide national participation in educational reform, starting with in-depth diagnosis and evaluation of the education system.

UNESCO: EDUCATION