Abstract

This paper aims to present an innovative perspective on social and educational policies, in accordance with changes at the European and international levels. A multidimensional analysis of the concepts of social and educational policies is carried out, on the one hand, as well as the main general and specific guidelines, on the other hand. The framework of educational policies is approached in an integrative vision, in which content, context, process, stakeholders, and process are closely correlated. Social policies are described as a set of regulations, measures, and activities aimed at promoting individual, family, and community well-being. The pillars of educational and social policy are also described both at a general level (social security, health, education, employment, housing) and under a specific aspect (pensions, sustainable development). The directions of action of educational policies in the context of the Romanian education reform are captured. Therefore, a holistic perspective on social and educational policies is offered to respond to the challenges of the current curricular reform.

Keywords: education reform; holistic perspective; pillars; social policies