Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Catalunya begins the new academic year with 1,610,340 students and 82,277 teachers, which is higher than in previous years, despite a drop in the birth rate.
• The educational performance in Catalunya is concerning, with low scores in math and reading comprehension according to the PISA report.
• The Departament d’Educació i Formació Professional, led by Esther Niubó, is focused on improving education and academic success.
• Vocational studies are a priority and are expected to receive more attention.
• Esther Niubó also pointed out the need to lighten the bureaucratic load in schools and free up time to focus on teaching.
• Improving teacher training is also a challenge and a necessity.
• Educational outcome is also tied to a complex social structure, marked by a high rate of immigrant students.

Conclusion: The new academic year 2024-2025 in Catalunya has a clear objective and significant challenges. The effort from all players - students, teachers, public administrations, and parents - is essential to improve educational outcomes and ensure quality training for all students.

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