# Paraguayan education system challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-education-system-challenges > Updated: 2026-10-01T20:33:44.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Following the release of PISA 2025 results showing declining performance among 15-year-old students in Paraguay—specifically in reading, mathematics, and science—officials and academics have begun addressing the national education crisis. Initially, official Ramírez highlighted a mental health crisis among educators, noting that rising levels of depression and anxiety are linked to demanding work dynamics. He stated that teacher well-being is “a central component of the educational system” and is necessary for student learning outcomes. In response to these findings, the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) and various public universities, including the National University of Asunción and the National University of Pilar, convened a forum to analyze the data. The discussions focused on the role of higher education in addressing identified gaps through applied research, teacher training, and better integration between academic institutions and local school communities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Paraguayan universities analyze PISA results to address education challenges Paraguayan public universities and the Ministry of Education are analyzing PISA results to address educational gaps through teacher training and improved community engagement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguayan-universities-analyze-pisa-results-to-address-education-challenges ### 2026-09-24: Paraguay official reports teacher depression and anxiety Paraguayan official Ramírez reports high rates of depression and anxiety among teachers amid declining PISA 2025 scores in reading, math, and science. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-official-reports-teacher-depression-and-anxiety --- Cite as: Paraguayan education system challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-education-system-challenges