Education System

Social welfare and economic development depend greatly upon the quality of the education system. Its has a importance is paramount importance in contemporary societies by teaching knowledge and professional skills as well as by guaranteeing equality of opportunity and instilling values such as justice, tolerance and solidarity.

However, the Spanish education system is one of the worst education systems in the developed countries according to the OECD's PISA report. Our main problems are truancy and bad low marks which are detrimental to a student's future job opportunities. Despite having a longer schedule than Finland, we have less fewer excellent students, maybe because our classes are focused on theory instead of resolving problems.

In order to improve our education level, experts suggest paying more attention to teaching abilities and adapting curricula to the labor market's requirements. Moreover, parents should be more involved in their children's education, for instance, promoting reading and providing the motivation to improve. Finally, an education deal between the main political parties is necessary to prevent the typical spanish education system's instability [Why? Foreigners don't know how political parties influence the education system.].