New proposals to reduce school absenteeism
In recent times, there has been extensive debate about the direction that education should take in educational centers in Spain. Given the worrying increase in school dropouts, the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) has presented a proposal with the aim of reducing lack of attendance in classrooms.
School dropout represents one of the most significant challenges in the educational field. For the future of the country, it is crucial to address this aspect and identify the most vulnerable educational centers, with the aim of improving the quality of education in Spain through inclusion and equity.
Change in the time model
In order to reduce the rate of school dropouts, the OECD proposes a new approach that would eliminate the intensive schedule focused on the mornings and extend it to a divided schedule.
According to the report presented by the OECD, many educational centers in Spain operate with an intensive schedule focused on the mornings, which forces parents to pay for extracurricular classes. The proposal to vary the school day seeks to relieve parents of the need to pay for remedial classes during the early afternoon hours.
Role models
The OECD suggests that Spain consider adopting an approach similar to that of countries such as Denmark and Portugal, where flexible full-time systems have been implemented to extend learning time. It is highlighted that this transition would require investments in subsidies for food and school infrastructure, as well as adequate remuneration for educational center staff.
