The recently published National Development Plan (PND) highlights the importance of centering educational equity in Mexico on learning, evaluation, and the elimination of structural barriers. However, there is an emphasis on the need for effective policies that address educational quality and inequality in a practical manner rather than just discursively.
In this sense, the feminization of poverty is recognized as a progress, but it is pointed out that ambitious and well-designed public policies are required to tackle this problem. It is crucial that education is seen as the foundation of national development and not as a political tool.
The PND mentions the importance of education as a central tool for development with well-being, but the lack of concrete and sustainable strategies to ensure that these initiatives reach the most vulnerable populations is criticized.
Although the proposal for a National Care System to provide public infrastructure in this area is highlighted, the lack of clarity in the implementation and quality of educational policies is criticized. The mention of the feminization of poverty is relevant; however, the need for these mentions to translate into real changes and not remain on paper is emphasized.
The issue of gender inequality in education, the lack of clear measurement mechanisms, and the importance of educational evaluation are also aspects that require more attention in the PND. There is an observed prioritization of coverage over educational quality, which may result in a limited impact on the actual learning of students.
In summary, there is a need for greater depth and clarity in the educational policies of the PND to ensure true educational equity and comprehensive development in Mexico in the coming years.
