Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to reveal out the policies to ensure equality of opportunity in education for economically disadvantaged students in Türkiye and how policies reflect on disadvantaged students. Qualitative research method was used in this study. The data sources of the research consist of top policy documents, national and international reports, education statistics, and the opinions of individuals working in education trade unions, think tanks, and academics specializing in education policy. Through content analysis, three themes emerged which are equality in access to education, equality in access to opportunities, and equality in educational outcomes. The targets set and the practices implemented were evaluated within the scope of fighting against poverty and discussed in terms of social policies that include interventions to eliminate their economic disadvantages by aiming to break the cycle of poverty. Policies and practices targeting poor students have been addressed from a limited perspective, without a holistic approach. When the equality of opportunity policies in education are examined, it has been implemented to cover all students in the education system. Therefore, it is evident that the Turkish education system requires policies that promote justice rather than equality.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning and Economics (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 24, 2025
Submission Date
September 25, 2024
Acceptance Date
November 11, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 4
APA
Savaş Yalçın, M., & Koşar, D. (2025). Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, 10(4), 1071-1118. https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1555991
AMA
1.Savaş Yalçın M, Koşar D. Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye. REAL. 2025;10(4):1071-1118. doi:10.30828/real.1555991
Chicago
Savaş Yalçın, Mücella, and Didem Koşar. 2025. “Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 10 (4): 1071-1118. https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1555991.
EndNote
Savaş Yalçın M, Koşar D (December 1, 2025) Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 10 4 1071–1118.
IEEE
[1]M. Savaş Yalçın and D. Koşar, “Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye”, REAL, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 1071–1118, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.30828/real.1555991.
ISNAD
Savaş Yalçın, Mücella - Koşar, Didem. “Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership 10/4 (December 1, 2025): 1071-1118. https://doi.org/10.30828/real.1555991.
JAMA
1.Savaş Yalçın M, Koşar D. Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye. REAL. 2025;10:1071–1118.
MLA
Savaş Yalçın, Mücella, and Didem Koşar. “Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye”. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership, vol. 10, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 1071-18, doi:10.30828/real.1555991.
Vancouver
1.Mücella Savaş Yalçın, Didem Koşar. Evaluation of Policies to Provide Educational Equality of Opportunity in Türkiye. REAL. 2025 Dec. 1;10(4):1071-118. doi:10.30828/real.1555991


