EDUCATION IN ROMANIA TODAY: BETWEEN REFORM PROMISES AND SYSTEMIC STRUGGLES

This paper examines the current state of the Romanian education system, focusing on the discrepancy between reform promises and systemic struggles. Using a combination of literature review and qualitative interviews with teachers, on management positions or not, the study highlights persistent challenges such as underfunding, teacher shortages, outdated curricula, rural-urban inequalities, and administrative burdens.

The findings indicate that while reforms are frequently announced, their implementation is inconsistent and often disconnected from classroom realities.

The paper concludes with recommendations aimed at bridging the gap between policy intentions and educational practice, with an emphasis on sustainable funding, teacher development, digital inclusion, and targeted support for vulnerable students.