Educational crisis in the DR: Noel de la Rosa warns about the challenges following the PISA results
Psychologist and academic at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Noel de la Rosa, has raised alarms regarding the current state of the Dominican educational system. Following the publication of the PISA test results, the expert pointed out that these indicators should be the starting point for a deep structural transformation, beyond a superficial analysis of academic performance.
De la Rosa was blunt in describing the present as one of the most critical moments for education in the country. According to the professor, the system is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the influence of technology and social media on the cognitive and emotional development of students.
The educational system is struggling with something that is devastating: social media and the excessive use of devices. This is affecting the emotional state, motivation, willpower, and independent judgment of young people.
Noel de la Rosa, psychologist and professor at the UASD.
Lack of continuity and the struggle for the budget
One of the critical points highlighted by the specialist is the lack of long-term state policies. De la Rosa lamented that education is used as a political weapon, where plans are modified depending on who occupies the presidential chair, preventing the sector from advancing with a unified vision.
Furthermore, he questioned the management of economic resources, pointing out that much of the national debate has focused on the dispute over the 4% budget, leaving educational quality aside. For the academic, there is a fragmentation in the collective consciousness where various sectors prioritize the distribution of funds over real learning.
Proposals for real change
To reverse this trend, De la Rosa proposes three fundamental axes of action:
- Restoration of authority: Establish a profile of discipline and respect within school campuses.
- National Pact: Create an agreement that transcends government terms and actively involves parents, teachers, and authorities.
- Firm leadership: The need for a Ministry of Education with character, capable of making technical and responsible decisions, without the distractions of union conflicts.
Finally, the expert called on Dominican society to take on education as a priority civic-social issue. The goal is for international tests not to be just a fleeting topic of debate for a week, but the engine of a definitive change that places academic training above any political or sectoral interest.
Watch the full interview on the Juego Político YouTube channel
