Parents as Customers? Education Friction Rising | Amsterdam News

Parents and schools are locked in a growing battle, fueled by policy shifts and a rising “customer mentality” that’s turning education into a marketplace. A new report reveals that reforms like the 2014 “passend onderwijs” law — which shifted responsibility for student support to parents and schools — have deepened tensions. With school comparison sites amplifying competition and teachers feeling overwhelmed by parental pressure, the government’s independent education council is urging ministers to design policies with the parent-school relationship in mind — and to empower parents through collective voices, not individual complaints. It’s time to reset the balance and rebuild collaboration in education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bf9570be4308f03