But public investment in education does not mean simply providing more financial resources to schools and universities. Quality spending is needed to improve these infrastructures, because we need schools that are not only endowed with up-to-date ICT tools, but are also sufficiently attractive and comfortable: students should be able to enjoy and fully benefit from their time in attending them.
In addition, a far-reaching reflection is needed on both what is taught in schools and on how it is taught. 3  With regard to the content of education, many observers place a greater emphasis on “creative” subjects.