Darío Maldonado

Darío Maldonado is a prominent figure in the Colombian educational sector, associated with the Escuela de Gobierno at the Universidad de los Andes. He has been an advocate for educational reform, emphasizing the necessity of reliable assessment systems to improve the quality of education in Colombia. His recent commentary highlights the challenges faced by the Icfes, Colombia's national educational testing agency, particularly in the context of the declining effectiveness of the Saber 3, 5, and 9 assessments. Maldonado argues for a return to comprehensive testing that provides actionable insights at the school level, which are crucial for addressing educational disparities in the country.