Why Global Student Math and Reading Scores Are Falling
Student performance in mathematics and reading is declining across many education systems, according to the latest OECD PISA results. The 2025 assessment recorded the lowest average OECD performance yet in both subjects, with reading experiencing the sharpest long-term decline. Experts point to several interconnected factors, including digital distractions, declining recreational reading, learning disruption, socioeconomic inequality and difficulties keeping students engaged. The findings raise a larger question: how can schools rebuild strong foundational skills while preparing students for an increasingly digital world?
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