Domain-general problem solving skills and education in the 21st century

•Large-scale assessments such as PISA repeatedly emphasize the relevance of domain-general problem solving skills.•We argue that these skills need to be put in the spotlight of contemporary education.•We define three challenges education faces when trying to facilitate these skills.•We propose several ways to approach these challenges.•We aim at instigating a discussion among researchers, educators, and policy makers alike.