Commentary: Out of the trap of dumbing down - how we can save our education system
The PISA study shows: Germany's students are falling behind. What needs to change in daycare, school, training and university - the start of the 15-part Handelsblatt series.
A German commentator reflects on the country's education system, citing the latest Pisa study 2025, which shows German students scoring 464 points in math, 465 in reading, and 486 in science, at OECD average. The scores indicate a decline over the past decade, with students performing worse than in the past. Despite strengths in dual vocational training and students' interest in science, the commentator argues that average performance will not suffice for individual students or the country as a whole. Germany's ranking lags behind top performers like China, Singapore, and Estonia.
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