By Marcos Lagos Suárez – Chile

Quality education cannot be built solely on a team’s perception of what the market or students might need. Before designing any educational model, institutions must first identify the core problems they aim to solve—objectively and with evidence. Failing to do so leads to inefficiency, wasted resources, and ultimately, educational failure.

Too often, the responsibility for quality is placed exclusively on teachers. Yet, educators operate within a complex, interconnected system designed to provide students with both up-to-date knowledge and the skills demanded by an evolving global economy.

Regardless of profession, every individual depends on the strength of this system. A robust education fosters critical thinking—arguably one of the most essential soft skills in today’s world—and equips people to navigate challenges and failure effectively.

To move toward a genuinely high-quality education framework, several principles are key:

1. Leadership Commitment: Managers and policymakers must align with the objectives of quality education—objectives that reflect global social, academic, and workforce needs.

2. Evidence-Based Curriculum Design: Educational programs should be rooted in psychological and pedagogical research, integrating state-of-the-art methodologies and the latest information technologies.

3. Systemic Support for Teachers: Quality systems empower teachers through continuous training, access to research, and cutting-edge tools. When educators are supported, students benefit directly from improved instruction and learning outcomes.

Ultimately, a quality education system should meet society’s demands for transformational leadership and human well-being—creating not just capable professionals, but individuals prepared to drive meaningful progress in an increasingly complex world.

– English Magazine