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Mexican education system assessment and funding challenges

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Mexican educational authorities have initiated various assessment and support programs to improve student learning outcomes. In Chihuahua, the Independent Measurement of Learning (MIA) program has distributed materials to 93 primary schools to bolster reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Similarly, in Hidalgo, the Secretaría de Educación Pública de Hidalgo (SEPH) implemented Integrative Learning Exercises (EIA) across 3,220 schools, with preliminary data indicating that 85 percent of second-grade primary students are meeting expected learning levels. However, recent reports indicate systemic challenges facing the education sector. A study by the Iniciativa de Educación con Equidad y Calidad (IEEC) and México Evalúa found that resources for learning assessments decreased by 73.7 percent in one year, while suspended school days increased across 17 states. Additionally, the private education sector is experiencing financial strain, with institutions operating at approximately 62 percent capacity and facing monthly delinquency rates exceeding 10 percent. Debate over the system has intensified following the release of PISA test results. Following the PISA 2025 results, which showed scores dropping seven points in both mathematics and reading compared to the previous edition, edition. These results, marking the lowest average scores in the history of the assessment, have triggered a global debate regarding educational quality. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum defended the ‘Nueva Escuela Mexicana’ model. She argued model, arguing that the data should not be viewed as a failure, highlighting increased student participation and lower socioeconomic inequality in science scores. Critics, including former Education Secretary Aurelio Nuño, continue to attribute the results to an ‘educational collapse’ driven by the ruling Morena party. The Alianza de Maestros further described the situation as a ‘deep crisis,’ noting that 70% of students failed to reach basic competency in mathematics. In response, the State Congress has urged a federal review of educational strategy, while Mexico City authorities announced a 14 billion peso investment for infrastructure and student support.

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