Members of the Polish Physical Society have sent an open letter to Barbara Nowacka, the head of the Ministry of National Education (MEN), voicing alarm over recent reforms that reduce the number of hours allocated to advanced subjects in schools. They argue that this reduction will dilute the educational content and ultimately harm students' ability to pursue technical and scientific studies. The physicists stress that a reform should enhance educational content rather than diminish it.

The current MEN reform has been a source of contention, particularly among educators in the sciences, who believe that less instructional time in advanced subjects will hinder the quality of education received by students. Specifically, they are concerned about the implications for students intending to enter fields like engineering or natural sciences. The letter cites evidence that a strong foundation in these areas is critical for success in higher education and professional realms related to technology and science.

As MEN develops new curriculum frameworks, the Polish Physical Society is calling for a reconsideration of the planned reductions. Their letter, signed by prominent educational figures such as professor Stanisław Kistryn of the Jagiellonian University Senate, highlights a growing discontent among educators that the reforms could lead to a generation of students ill-prepared for future challenges in increasingly technical and scientific job markets.