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China leaves the US far behind in PISA science scores: What the latest global student rankings reveal about the growing gap between the two education systems

Recent PISA 2025 results show that Chinese jurisdictions scored an average of 597 points in science. In contrast, the United States achieved a score of 502 points, ranking 13th globally. The assessment included over 760,000 students from 91 countries, highlighting disparities in science skills. Classroom discipline and fewer digital distractions…

The Economic Times · 35m ago

Why banning AI in the classroom will not be enough to remedy poor reading skills in a post-literary society

Policymakers are sounding the alarm about AI and social media in schools, as PISA’s latest report confirmed that student performance in reading continues to decline. French Education minister Édouard Geffray lamented the “cognitive destruction” of a generation, while his Spanish counterpart, Milagros Tolón, recommended a focused effort to improve reading…

The Conversation · Sep 22

European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study

France and Germany among countries with low Pisa scores, which show how well 15-year-olds use school learning in life

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

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336,000 Peruvian Teens Just Vanished from the Classroom — The Data Behind Peru's Youth Education Gap

336,000 Peruvian teens are out of school as PISA scores hit a decade low. Here's what the data reveals about poverty, work and risk.

Latin Times · Sep 15

Pisa results: England bucks global decline in reading and Wales falls behind

Every three years, the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) tests the reading, maths and science skills of 15-year-olds in countries across the world.

The Conversation · Sep 15

PISA 2025 and school rankings: are we asking the right questions about schooling?

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The Conversation · Sep 12

Students are using AI in school and test scores are down, but the OECD finds that those who use it once or twice a week perform similarly to nonusers

But using AI almost everyday can create a negative feedback loop.

Fortune · Sep 11

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Michael Gove offers to help SNP ministers ‘learn from’ English education reforms

The former Tory education secretary made the offer in the wake of the latest Pisa international education statistics.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

Youth losing critical skills and AI 'hollowing out' capabilities, PISA founder says

The father of the world-famous standardised PISA tests warned that a dramatic decline in parental interest and tech-driven behavioural changes could be behind record-low student performances.

Euronews · Sep 10

John Swinney slates Malcolm Offord for 'spreading racist filth' at FMQs

JOHN Swinney has torn into Scotland's Reform UK leader Malcolm Offord for "spreading racist filth" in society at a fiery First…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

Australia’s reading and maths results are at an ‘all-time low’ – but there’s more to the story

Results from the latest international test of 15-year-olds have prompted another round of headlines suggesting there are serious problems with Australia’s academic results.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Is Scotland really lagging behind England on education? Expert gives verdict

STATISTICS published this week showing children’s performance in reading and maths had declined in Scotland led to explosion of negative headlines…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9

Pisa results: what they tell us about reading standards in Welsh schools – and what they don’t

School pupils in Wales are falling behind in reading according to the latest international data.

The Conversation · Sep 9

Pledges for action in Europe as PISA results show drop in child reading and maths skills

The OECD's latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading.

Euronews · Sep 9

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Latin Times · Sep 9

Global Education Rankings: U.S. Hits Record Low in Reading While Multiple Latin American Nations Stumble

PISA 2025 posted record-low reading scores worldwide. See Latin America's ranking, Argentina's math collapse, and the literacy paradox behind it.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

England's Pupils Now Outread France, Finland as Global Reading Slump Deepens

England's students maintain stable reading scores in PISA 2025, outperforming Finland and matching the US, despite a global decline in reading proficiency across OECD countries.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Pisa results show 'education strengths' but more investment needed, union says

AN ANNUAL international study has found that although Scotland has educational strengths, children’s performance in reading and maths has…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 8

French pupils fall to record low in global education survey

French students' results in the 2025 international Pisa survey are the lowest ever recorded, yet remain in line with the OECD average, according to results published on Tuesday. French Education Minister Édouard Geffray criticised social media as one of the causes, and pledged to focus on raising standards in middle…

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Euronews · Sep 8

Pupils' reading and maths skills slump across the world as digitalisation soars, PISA study shows

Student performance in reading, maths and science is declining across OECD countries, and the traditional divide between advantaged students and disadvantaged pupils no longer holds. How do EU countries measure up?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science

OECD test sees results dip in almost all member nations and warns of ‘digital distractions’ eroding academic skills

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

Australia’s classroom disruption among worst in world, prompting calls for ‘digital detox’

Public school students are the equivalent of two and a half years behind their independent peers, as global Pisa ranking report shows decline in reading and maths

Euronews · Aug 28

Which European countries spend the most on education — and does it pay off?

Sweden spent 6.8% of GDP on education in 2023, compared with just below 3% in Romania. But it is not always clear whether higher spending produces stronger skills and leaves young people better prepared for Europe’s changing economy.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

‘Our children are less cognitively capable,’ says neuroscientist who wants to cut screen use in schools

Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and develop

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

£5m Celtic-linked midfielder becomes free agent as contract terminated in Europe

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Federal Test Data Shows US Students Are Still Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels in Maths and Falling Further Behind China

Federal data shows US 13-year-olds have not improved in maths or reading since 2023, remaining below pre-pandemic levels, while younger students show gains.

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