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U.S. Scores Look Better But Learning Is Declining | Columbia News
The U.S. looks better on paper in the latest PISA results, with students scoring above average in science and math—once a weak spot—but the real story is darker: American kids are actually learning less than before, and scores in reading and math are near historic lows. The global decline, fueled by pandemic fallout and ongoing classroom disruptions, is widespread and puzzling, with the U.S. data itself clouded by incomplete responses. While the U.S. may be declining slower than others, the overall trend is alarming—especially since reading skills underpin democracy and civic life. Listen in…
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