Putting our students first

Critics say recent changes in the academic calendar have also had a negative impact as they caused disruptions to the entire teaching and learning process. While the pandemic has largely been blamed for these changes, they say more thought should have been put into the process. — The Star

THE latest global PISA scores which saw Malaysia recording the biggest drop in the region have once again put the spotlight on the quality of the national education system.

The scores — which focus on reading, mathematics and science — aren’t necessarily the only international benchmarks, but many concur that Malaysia’s education system has regressed tremendously.