Young generation struggles with reading skills: education in crisis!

In the discussion about the quality of education for young people, the focus is on the results of the PAES (test for university entrance). Many students aspire to enter university with good results, but recent transnational tests of reading comprehension and other subjects reveal alarming gaps in performance compared to other countries.

These deficits represent a significant challenge because they affect a crucial skill for intellectual work in higher education courses. It is pointed out that thinking and language are closely linked, and inadequate reading and language comprehension could lead to frustration in studies.

School education and competency issues

The criticized primary and secondary education does not seem to adequately prepare students for the demands of the academic world. In this context, the question is raised as to the extent to which secondary school certificates actually reflect students' competencies. It is also suggested that fraud may be at play when it comes to the investments of families and taxpayers.

Particularly serious is the accusation that a young person cannot read, which further fuels the debate about educational standards. Further information on this topic can be found in a comprehensive analysis Academica.