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US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Sep 09, 2026 02:36 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Sep 09, 2026
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Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.

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  • ID #30162
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Sep 09, 2026
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