Australian students record worst test results

7News Just In · Sep 9, 2026 · 3m

Australian students have recorded their worst reading and maths results in a major global assessment, with 15-year-olds now two years behind those tested two decades ago. Education Minister Jason Clare attributes the decline to excessive screen time in classrooms, citing evidence that increased use of laptops and tablets correlates with lower academic performance. Federal and state governments are now considering digital detox measures, including limiting screen time in schools, alongside curriculum reforms and improved discipline policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.