U.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-examContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Reading Scores Hit 25-Year Low Amid Global Declinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-examhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-exam#u65770Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:41:13 +0000Reading and mathematics scores have fallen significantly across the OECD, with U.S. 15-year-olds seeing a 14-point drop since 2022. This decline brings U.S. reading performance to its lowest level in 25 years. While students in Asia continue to outperform Western peers in math, science, and reading, other Western nations like Australia and Wales report severe performance drops. The downturn occurs as artificial intelligence and digital distractions reshape learning environments, though India did not participate in the PISA 2025 assessment.Why it mattersThe Programme for International Student A U.S. Reading Scores Hit 25-Year Low as Asian Teens Race Aheadhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-examhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-exam#u64868Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:52:30 +0000U.S. reading scores for 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, reaching a 25-year low according to the Programme for International Student Assessment. This decline aligns with academic results in Australia hitting an all-time low and severe concerns in Wales, while high-school students across Asia pull ahead of Western peers in reading, science, and math. The global downturn in performance coincides with artificial intelligence reshaping learning, increased screen time, and digital distractions. Meanwhile, Mexico reports that four in ten students fail to meet basic proficiency levels.Why it U.S. Reading Scores Hit 25-Year Low in Global PISA Assessmenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-examhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-reading-scores-plummet-on-global-exam#u62915Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:01:34 +0000U.S. reading scores for 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, reaching a 25-year low according to the latest Programme for International Student Assessment. This decline is part of a broader global slump in reading and mathematics performance across OECD countries. The OECD attributes the downturn in teen reading to increased screen time, with some reports citing AI use and digital distractions as primary contributors. While Estonia remains a top performer in Europe, other nations report alarming results, including Mexico where 4 in 10 students fail to meet basic proficiency levels.Why it