Yhn LifeEducation first seen 9 h ago, last 26 min ago, peak #4
Plunging test scores are a slow-moving catastrophe
The Economist argues that falling student test scores around the world amount to a slow-moving catastrophe, with learning losses that could depress economic growth and widen inequality for decades. The leader column is drawing wide attention, with readers debating causes ranging from pandemic school closures to smartphones and changing teaching methods, and what governments should do to reverse the decline.
Why now: A prominent new Economist leader on declining student performance is prompting wide debate about education standards.
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- Plunging test scores are a slow-moving catastrophe · vinni2 · 174