OECD Reports Decline in Global Teen Reading, Math, and Science Skills in 2025
The OECD's 2025 PISA assessment of 760,000 15-year-olds across 91 countries reveals significant declines in reading, mathematics, and science skills, with reading showing the steepest drop. Average reading scores in OECD countries fell by 28 points since 2015, equivalent to losing a year of education, attributed partly to increased screen time and AI use leading to more hasty, less critical reading. Mathematics scores also declined notably, while science remained relatively stable. The findings raise concerns about students' preparedness for future learning and economic challenges.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (41/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, deccanherald, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Sept, 09:36 am. Other outlets followed.