Diversity in Greek schools: What is at stake?

Faced with the challenges of ethnic and cultural diversity, schools may become places of inclusion, and contribute towards the incorporation of immigrant and native minority children, or they may propagate – directly or indirectly – prejudice, stereotypes, and perceptions of cultural confrontation, superiority, or discrimination. The challenge for European societies and in particular for ‘new’ host countries such as Greece is to enhance educational, socialization and personal development opportunities for all students regardless of their majority or minority/immigrant background. This policy brief is concerned with two main issues concerning school life in Greece. First, do migrant and Roma children face formal or informal segregation? Second, how is religious diversity accommodated in Greek schools?