Today's students will only be able to cope with the ongoing technological and digital revolution if education systems improve their quality, leading to better student performance, equitable outcomes and the acquisition of new skill sets and greater knowledge. What matters most is what and how they teach and for how long, how they motivate students and how they demand high standards from all students, while taking their differences into account. This requires continuously updating the knowledge that is being generated, integrating digital technologies, incorporating horizontal and socio-emotional skills, and promoting team work, critical thinking and complex problem-solving.