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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.

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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

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.

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England Bucks Global Education Decline as PISA Rankings Put UK Top 10 in Maths, Reading and Science

England's teenagers have entered the top ten globally in maths, reading, and science, according to the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment, despite a decline in average OECD scores.

International Business Times UK

Around one-third of young Europeans are 'functionally illiterate', education expert says

Maciej Jakubowski, director of the Educational Research Institute, says the OECD PISA report shows "a decline in most European countries".

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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.

Latin Times

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.

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Teen Reading Scores Hit Lowest Level This Century as Screen Time Rises, OECD Finds

OECD's PISA 2025 report shows a significant drop in reading scores among 15-year-olds, linked to increased screen time and less reading for pleasure, impacting future educational and career prospects.

International Business Times UK

The Guardian view on English schools: teachers and pupils should be proud of bucking a downward trend

Editorial: International comparisons suggest that some things are being done right in England’s classrooms

The Guardian - UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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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15-year-olds are reading, calculating and reasoning worse than ever, thanks to AI, OECD finds

Global 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading, math, and science tests. Reading scores declined significantly, with students now performing at a lower level. Mathematics also saw a sharp drop, while science remained relatively stable. Digital distractions and AI use present complex challenges for learning outcomes. Wealthier students experienced the largest…

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Chalmers says Intergenerational Report shows super puts Australia head of the pack in containing pension spending

Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday will release projections from the government’s Intergenerational Report to bolster Labor’s argument against One Nation’s proposal to allow homebuyers and renters access to some of their superannuation.

The Conversation

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?

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Scotland holds 'competitive international position' in education, new study finds

Scotland holds a 'competitive position' in education, a new international study shows

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

Nearly 90 Percent Of Americans Think Government Is Corrupt

A new poll has found that Americans have become more cynical about their government.

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Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey

Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitions

The Conversation

Denmark versus UK: which country gets more health for their money?

Denmark and the UK both wear the badge of universal healthcare with pride. Nobody is turned away, nobody is handed a bill on the way out. And the principle – that where you are born or how much you earn should not determine whether you live or die – is…

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Migrant entrepreneurs aren’t staying in NZ – the new investor visa won’t replace them

Attracting entrepreneurs to New Zealand sounds like a good idea. The country needs innovation, economic growth, greater productivity and more jobs.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times UK

EU Heads to China as Beijing Blocks Probe Into Chinese Takeover and Holds Europe's Rare Earth Supply

EU officials are set to visit China to advance trade negotiations amid tensions over Beijing's refusal to cooperate with an EU investigation into JD.com's takeover of Ceconomy.

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Euronews exclusive: EU officials to travel to China as October deadline for trade rebalancing looms

Beijing and Brussels are at loggerheads after China barred its companies from cooperating with the European Commission in antitrust investigations. EU officials will travel to China in the coming days.

The Conversation

The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive

In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights? Listening to politicians, it can be difficult to know.

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