American students' reading scores falling behind international peers
Summary
New data shows that American 15-year-old students' reading scores have dropped compared to students from other countries. The 2025 Program for International Assessment revealed the scores fell by 14 points since 2022.Key Facts
- The Program for International Assessment (PISA) measures reading skills of 15-year-old students worldwide.
- American students' reading scores decreased by 14 points from 2022 to 2025.
- The drop means U.S. students are falling behind their international peers in reading.
- Lauren Lumpkin, a national education reporter, discussed these results on CBS News.
- The data highlights challenges in the American education system related to reading.
- PISA is widely used to compare educational outcomes across different countries.
- The 2025 assessment is the most recent measurement available for student reading skills.
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