COMMENT | Our nation’s recovery begins with the empowerment of early childhood education and meaningful assessment of children’s developmental potential. We will need a whole-of-society implementation to make this work.

The launch of the newly announced National Education Plan 2026–2035 is highly anticipated by the wider community, especially students, parents, educators, and all who aspire for a quality education system capable of withstanding both present and future challenges.

The proposed reforms, with a strong emphasis on language proficiency, early childhood education and vocational training, aim to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy.

While these ambitions are commendable, the true success of this Plan must not be measured by policy announcements alone.

Its success will depend on...