In recent years, a growing body of evidence has pointed to a concerning decline in student achievement in many countries. This phenomenon constitutes one of the key challenges facing education systems today. 

A new study using panel data from Poland tests whether acquiring basic digital skills leads to better labor market outcomes — and finds that, for most adults, it does not. The reasons may surprise you.

The Ministry of National Education has announced the labour demand forecast for vocational education professions for 2026. The document was based on analyses and data processing procedures developed by the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute.

Digital badges and microcredentials are transforming the way skills are validated. IBE PIB is clarifying these concepts and developing solutions that enhance their credibility, comparability, and significance in the labour market.

Does biochemistry really have to be difficult? Researchers from the Jagiellonian University Medical College show that carefully selected teaching methods significantly increase student engagement.

The Minister of Education, Barbara Nowacka, appointed Jarosław Lisiecki as Deputy Director for Administrative Affairs of the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute.

Grades are becoming less and less effective in motivating pupils to learn. Schools are therefore looking for new ways to strengthen engagement and a sense of purpose in learning. One solution is microcredentials – precise, understandable, and genuinely supportive of development.

Does school prepare young people for independent life in a rapidly changing world? An increasing body of research shows that Generation Z students need not only knowledge, but also agency, critical thinking, and a sense of influence over their own lives.