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Highlights from Education at a Glance 2009 presents key education indicators for 2009. Each indicator is presented on a two-page spread. The left-hand page explains the significance of the indicator, discusses the main findings, examines key trends and provides readers with a links to further information. The right-hand page contains clearly presented charts and tables, accompanied by dynamic hyperlinks (StatLinks) that direct readers to the corresponding data in Excel format. This edition includes coverage of education attainment and student numbers; economic and social benefits of education; how education is financed, the school environment; and initial findings from the new Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS).Table of Content : -Reader's Guide1. Education Levels and Student Numbers-To what level have adults studied?-Have education levels risen over time?-Who participates in education?-How many secondary students go on to teritary education?-How many young people graduate from tertiary education?-Is education meeting the needs of the workforce?-How successful are students in moving from education to work?-How many students study abroad?-Where do students go to study?-PISA: Who are the top performers?-PISA: What is the family background of top performers?-PISA: What are top performers' attitudes and motivations?2. The Economic and Social Benefits of Education-How much more do tertiary graduates earn?-How does education affect employment rates?-What are the incentives for people to invest in education?-What are the incentives for society to invest in education?-What are the social benefits of education?3. Paying for education-How much is spent per student?-Has spending per student increased?-What share of national wealth is spent on education?-What share of public spending goes on education?-What is the role of private spending?-How much do tertiary students pay?-What are education funds spent on?-What accounts for variations in spending on salary costs?4. The School Environment-How long do students spend in the classroom?-How many students are in each classroom?-How much are teachers paid?-How much time do teachers spend teaching?-Who are the teachers?Special Section: TALIS-What is TALIS-How extensive is teacher appraisal and feedback?-How much class time is lost to indiscipline?-What are teachers' beliefs and practices?-Are teachers satisfied in their jobs?