Children in Iceland are left waiting for help with their education and wellbeing while authorities focus on debating grades, according to a report from Vísir. The delay matters because it affects pupils’ literacy, behaviour and school attendance, areas already highlighted in the national discussion about schools.
Reactions to recent PISA results have heightened worries about the state of education in Iceland. In particular, boys’ literacy has emerged as a significant concern. These results and the associated debate highlight a range of unresolved issues in Icelandic schools.
Discussions about behavioural problems, school avoidance and the general wellbeing of children are becoming more prominent in Iceland. While concern builds, children are waiting for the concrete help they need in schools.
Sources
- Vísir (first reported) in Icelandic
