the reform has been implemented since the school year as basis of this reform the government set three national goals i the folkeskole must challenge all students to reach their full potential ii the folkeskole must lower the significance of social background on academic results and iii trust in the folkeskole and student wellbeing must be enhanced through respect for professional knowledge and practice in the folkeskole these three goals were conceived to set a clear direction and a high level of ambition for the development of the folkeskole and to provide a clear framework for a systematic and continuous evaluation of the reform the three national goals are operationalised through four clear simple and measurable targets that form the basis for dialogue and followup regarding the development of students academic performance and wellbeing at all levels