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US 15-Year-Olds' Reading Scores Decline to Lowest Level in 25 Years
According to the OECD, reading scores among US 15-year-olds have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 25 years, dropping 14 points from 2022. The results from the 2025 PISA assessment reveal a significant performance gap, with 25.7 percent of students classified as low performers. This decline coincides with ongoing discussions regarding the role of the federal government in education, particularly under the Trump administration's push for school choice.
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According to the OECD, reading scores among US 15-year-olds have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 25 years, dropping 14 points from 2022. The results from the 2025 PISA assessment reveal a significant performance gap, with 25.7 percent of students classified as low performers. This decline coincides with ongoing discussions regarding the role of the federal government in education, particularly under the Trump administration's push for school choice.
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