Commitment to Fair Financing
The Minister of Education, Esther Niubó, has made a firm commitment to address the financial deficiencies that affect both public and charter schools. In a recent appearance before Parliament, Niubó expressed his determination to increase investment in education to 6% of GDP, recognizing that the current situation is unsustainable.
The minister stressed that, despite past efforts to increase the budgetary allocation for chartered education, a thorough review is still necessary to ensure that these institutions are not left behind. Niubó referred to the Ombudsman’s report, which highlights the urgent need to invest more resources in this sector.
The Importance of Dialogue and Collaboration
During her intervention, the minister emphasized the need to create a broad consensus between the different political groups and the educational community to improve the results of the system. Niubó warned that current deficits cannot be resolved without a long-term perspective and urged everyone to join forces.
His vision is clear: worsening educational outcomes cannot be accepted and trust in the system must be restored. The minister emphasized that teachers are a key part of this process and that work must be done to improve their work and professional situation.
Projects for Inclusive Education
Niubó also addressed the universalization of early childhood education, with the aim of making I1 accessible free of charge. However, he warned that without adequate funding, these plans will not materialize. In addition, he pointed out the importance of increasing public places in the sector.
The Future of Languages in the Classroom
The minister recognized that one of the priorities is to ensure that students acquire skills in all official languages, with special emphasis on the protection of Catalan. Niubó defended the flexibility of linguistic projects, but reiterated that the revitalization of the social use of Catalan goes beyond the school context.
Challenges and Criticism of the Opposition
The opposition has expressed its concerns about the current direction of the education system. Prominent figures such as Anna Erra from JxCat have called for a radical change in educational policies, arguing that teachers need more support and recognition.
In addition, ERC representatives have insisted on the need to reverse the cuts of recent years and guarantee all stages of compulsory education are free, while the PP has highlighted the urgency of improving test results PISA
Perspectives and Long Term Objectives
With the current challenges well present, Councilor Niubó is committed to advancing the modernization of Vocational Training, as well as ensuring that public education is a fundamental pillar of society. In this sense, he highlighted the importance of investment in educational infrastructure and the need to resolve the outstanding issues that affect many centers.
The future of education in Catalonia depends on collaboration between institutions, teachers and the community, with the common goal of building a system that promotes equity and educational excellence.
