Pisa Rankings: Jean-Michel Blanquer Urges Against Defeatism Over Declining Student Performance in France
The former Education Minister responds to the latest Pisa survey results, which reveal a widespread drop in academic levels across numerous countries, including France.
The latest Pisa survey, conducted in 91 countries including 38 OECD members, shows a general decline in student performance, particularly in France, according to data cited by France 24.
Commenting on these results, former Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer, now president of the Republic Lab think tank, argued that screens and social media bear some responsibility for this drop in performance.
He nevertheless called against succumbing to discouragement in light of these findings. "While remaining aware of the problem, we must not surrender to fatalism," he stated, according to remarks reported by France 24.
The Pisa survey, conducted periodically by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), evaluates the skills of 15-year-old students across several countries worldwide and serves as a benchmark for comparing national education systems.
Sources
- Jean-Michel Blanquer : "Il ne faut pas être fataliste" face au classement Pisa de la France — France 24 — Français
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