Recent PISA findings shed light on the pivotal role of parental involvement in shaping the academic outcomes of pupils across educational systems. A closer look reveals a significant correlation between active parental engagement and enhanced academic performance.

PISA’s goal is to provide evidence-based information to educators and policy makers about the strengths and weaknesses of their country’s education systems, progress made over time and opportunities for improvement. In the EU, Estonia and Ireland are outstanding examples, displaying noticeable improvement over time.

Educational inclusion means enabling all learners to achieve their full potential, and this starts with the acquisition of basic skills. This is a central goal in contemporary European education – all pupils should have access to quality education and achieve at least baseline skills in mathematics, reading and science.