The results of the new PISA study were officially announced a week ago; with not too many changes. What is almost more interesting than the study itself is the debate around it. While some just talk about “adding cash” to educational systems, others refer to different sorts of educational reforms. Yet, according to a previous McKinsey report, quality of teaching and teachers(!), supporting students lagging behind are factors that seem to correlate with results in comparative studies such as the PISA one – while sheer spending on education does not. But what makes SCM education “good”? It would be nice to more studies on SCM education as well. For the first time, the NOFOMA Educators’ Day has a call for papers… with an abstract deadline on Jan 15, 2008. (see the wall) Who will be at the top of the SCM class?
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