Julian Baggini, a British philosopher, has examined the effects of recent educational reforms in England, which have led to better performance in the Pisa education survey compared to other OECD countries. The Pisa survey assesses the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students in reading, mathematics, and science across multiple nations. England introduced a new curriculum in 2014, which set clear expectations for what students should know. This curriculum places a stronger emphasis on studying full texts, building vocabulary, and mastering grammar in English education. In mathematics, the reforms have raised standards by adopting elements from the Singapore model, known for its structured teaching, focused learning on each concept, and a strong emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving. Baggini suggests that these reforms might be connected to England's improved performance in the Pisa survey, noting that the correlation is too strong to be purely coincidental. He points out that England has moved away from more progressive or inclusive teaching methods toward traditional approaches that emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. The students who took part in the latest Pisa survey have been educated under these new reforms. Baggini argues that learning to think independently does not require rejecting the acquisition of knowledge. He stresses that both gaining knowledge and developing critical thinking skills are essential for effective learning. The recent decision by England to leave the European Union, which will be finalized on February 1, has made the country more isolated internationally. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the government has not imposed strict measures to contain the coronavirus, instead relying on the concept of "herd immunity," where a large portion of the population becomes immune through infection. This strategy has drawn criticism from public health experts. According to the British Red Cross, nine million people in England experience loneliness, highlighting broader social challenges the country faces. Baggini's analysis of education reform highlights the importance of balancing knowledge acquisition with critical thinking, a perspective that may be relevant as England navigates both educational and societal changes. The country's educational outcomes have improved, but the broader context of its political and social landscape remains complex.