The present study explores the educational needs and challenges of students from the rural area of Cluj County, focusing on middle school students. This research employed a quantitative approach, encompassing a sample of 459 students ranging in age from 11 to 14 years. The survey concentrated on evaluating the present circumstances of the students with regard to educational provisions, their motivation to attend school, and their challenges in their educational process. ​​The findings indicate a paucity of sports facilities in educational establishments, as well as a scarcity of educational spaces such as libraries or reading rooms. Furthermore, there is a dearth of extracurricular activities, and they expressed a relatively low level of motivation, underlining that their motivation to attend classes is primarily influenced by their colleagues, rather than by the educational process itself. Simultaneously, they highlighted numerous challenges they face in receiving a qualitative education, owing to the scarcity of educational activities. The primary conclusions of the study concentrate on several points, including the modernisation of educational facilities, such as classrooms, bathrooms, and gyms. Additionally, the study emphasises the necessity of updating textbooks and adopting digital teaching methods to reduce disparities in education between urban and rural areas.
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