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OECD test finds teen reading scores at lowest level since records began in 2000

An OECD test of teenagers across 91 countries found reading scores at their lowest levels since data collection began in 2000. The results indicate a slump in teen reading performance to the worst point in the series.
WHO: OECD
WHAT: OECD reports teenagers' reading scores across 91 countries reached their lowest levels since 2000.
WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
WHERE: 91 countries
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (2): BBC News, Japan Times

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