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PISA 2025: Global declines in reading and math tied to digitalisation surge

The OECD's PISA 2025 results show 15-year-olds’ reading and maths skills slipping across OECD countries, with reading down about 28 points since 2015 and maths down roughly 22 points over the past decade, while science is less affected. The declines are linked to increased screen time and fewer recreational readers as digitalisation grows. The inequality gap narrowed mainly because advantaged students posted larger declines, not because disadvantaged students improved. EU performance is mixed, with some countries above the OECD average and others well below; experts urge deeper learning, stronger teaching, targeted support, and purposeful use of technology and AI.

via Euronews.com|

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Tech Dependency Exacerbates Education Inequality, U.N. Agency Warns

A report from UNESCO, the United Nations' educational and cultural organization, highlights the "staggering" education inequality caused by the heavy reliance on remote online learning during the pandemic. The report argues that the overemphasis on technology worsened disparities and learning loss for millions of students worldwide, hindering public discussion of more equitable alternatives. It recommends prioritizing in-person instruction with teachers and ensuring that emerging technologies benefit students before introducing them for educational use. The report also calls for more research on the effects of pandemic learning and the need for regulation and guardrails around online learning tools.

via The New York Times|

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Pennsylvania's Education Crisis: Students Suffer as Lawmakers Fail to Fund Schools

Students in financially challenged school districts in Pennsylvania, such as the William Penn district, continue to face educational shortcomings and resource imbalances while lawmakers struggle to address funding inequities. A recent court order acknowledged that these students were not receiving the education guaranteed by the state constitution, but did not specify how or when the system should be changed. While some progress has been made in academic achievement and student success when more funding is provided, legislative action has often fallen short of meeting the true cost of balancing public education. The William Penn district has used federal COVID-19 relief funds to address gaps, but these resources are running out. Students and their families are left to navigate inadequate facilities, limited resources, and mental health challenges, while educators and administrators do their best to support them. Despite the obstacles, students like Nylla Miller and Paul Vandy continue to persevere and achieve, emphasizing that they are more than the deficits of their schools.

via The Associated Press|

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