The Disconnect in Education Systems

There is a significant disconnect between the level of education access in various countries and the actual skills students acquire. While many nations have made strides to increase educational access, performance in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking remains disappointing. This phenomenon is termed the 'learning crisis,' which implies that simply providing access to education is insufficient for ensuring quality learning outcomes. Investigating this issue revealed that policymakers often assume a lack of good educational policies causes the incompetence, but political influences and historical contexts also play a crucial role.