Santo Domingo.- The president of the Education Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, Nolberto Ortiz De la Cruz, has praised the former Minister of Education, Roberto Fulcar, for his role in the satisfactory performance of the Dominican Republic in the PISA 2022 test.
Ortiz De la Cruz highlighted that the “Education for Better Living” model implemented by Fulcar and the government of President Luis Abinader has proven to be effective in addressing long-standing educational deficiencies.
The results of the PISA 2022 measurement showed significant improvements in reading, mathematics and science scores. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Ministry of Education managed to save the 2020-21 school year and improve learning outcomes.
Ortiz De la Cruz emphasized that the Dominican Republic has come a long way since it ranked last in the world in the PISA 2015 test. The “Education to Live Better” model, focused on critical thinking and meaningful learning, has contributed to these improvements.
He also pointed out that Minister Roberto Fulcar faced an aggressive campaign of attacks and slander during his administration, which even affected his health.
Ortiz De la Cruz suggested that the “Education for Better Living” model should become the official educational policy of the Dominican State to ensure its continued implementation and effectiveness, regardless of changes in leadership.