The Crisis of Control in Dutch Education: Why Billions Haven't Improved Schools | Paul van Meenen & Jasper van Dijk

The Crisis of Control in Dutch Education: Why Billions Haven't Improved Schools | Paul van Meenen & Jasper van DijkWhy have billions of euros invested in Dutch education failed to improve literacy, math, and classroom quality? In this discussion, Paul van Meenen (D66) and Jasper van Dijk examine the growing bureaucracy, management layers, and inefficiencies that keep funding from reaching teachers and students. They also explore how New Public Management has reshaped education, healthcare, and housing, and discuss practical reforms to restore local decision-making, strengthen core skills, and improve public services in the Netherlands. Watch this in-depth conversation on the future of Dutch education, government policy, and public sector reform.#DutchEducation #Netherlands #EducationReform #PaulVanMeenen #JasperVanDijk #Politics #PublicPolicy #Education #Literacy #Schools #Government #Bureaucracy #PublicSector #D66 #DutchPolitics