Our education system is in urgent need of reform, as the future of our youth is at stake. As a student myself, I feel the frustration and disappointment among my peers, who feel that their degrees are not worthy enough for real-world careers.
One of the most prominent issues is the outdated curriculum. Many subjects are still being taught from the decades old textbooks, with little attention to the modern developments such as critical thinking, digital technology and entrepreneurship. Our system heavily emphasises on theory, yet offers almost no practical, hands-on experience that students can apply in real life.
Moreover, our education is exam-centric, focused more on rote memorisation rather than genuine understanding. Students are pressured to chase high marks instead of gaining knowledge or developing useful skills. As a result, even graduates often lack the communication, problem-solving and digital literacy required in today’s job market.
It’s important to remember that teachers also require more effective training and chances for growth. A lot of teachers lack access to contemporary teaching techniques, and quite a few don’t get consistent feedback or new materials. This has a huge negative effect on the quality of education that students experience in the classroom.
On top of that, schools and colleges seriously lack proper career counseling services. Many students find themselves at a loss when trying to pick their subjects or figure out their career paths, which often results in degrees that don’t match their skills and a lot of untapped talent going to waste.
Our youth deserve to be educated in a system that prepares them for the real world — a system that incites creativity, innovation and equity for everyone. I hope the right people are giving these matters the attention they merit, and hope that they make changes before it is too late!
Momna Sehar
Sialkot
