Høyre proposes three reforms to reverse Norway's school performance slump
Høyre leader Ine Eriksen Søreide called the decline in student achievement a crisis and outlined a three-point plan focusing on reading, STEM and teacher support.
In a speech to Høyre’s central committee, Ine Eriksen Søreide described the drop in Norwegian students’ reading and math scores as a national crisis, referencing the latest PISA data that shows a large share of 15-year-olds performing at the lowest levels. She unveiled a three-pronged strategy: a reading reform that increases the use of printed books and provides intensive support for struggling learners; a STEM uplift that equips teachers with updated curricula and gives pupils more practice in fundamental calculations; and a comprehensive investment in teachers and school leaders, emphasizing research-based training, reduced bureaucracy and more classroom time.
Eriksen Søreide criticized Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun for not delivering on promised reforms, while also conceding that Høyre shares responsibility from its previous tenure overseeing the education ministry. The proposals aim to restore confidence in Norway’s education system and improve outcomes for each child.
Why it matters
Norway's future workforce depends on reversing the decline in basic literacy and numeracy skills.
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