Education Reform: Don’t play politics with our future

A modern, updated and forward-looking education policy is no longer a matter of choice.

- By Ali Sabry

It is a national necessity that is urgent, overdue and unavoidable.Education reform cannot be selective or cosmetic. It must apply across the entire spectrum of education, from primary and secondary to tertiary, technical and university education. The objective must be clear and uncompromising: to mould a balanced, capable, ethical and socially responsible individual, worthy not only of personal success but also of meaningful contribution to society and the nation.

True reform goes far beyond changing textbooks or syllabi. It must address curriculum development, extracurricular activities, teacher training, infrastructure, technology, assessment methods, governance and equity of access. Education is an ecosystem. If one component is ignored, the entire system suffers.

The urgency for meaningful reform is real. In fact, it is long overdue. Precisely for that reason, every stakeholder has a duty to act responsibly. This includes the Government, the Opposition, the bureaucracy, educators, unions, civil society, parents and professionals.

This moment demands leadership, not ego.