International
Education news, analysis, and opinion about education internationally and comparisons between the U.S. and other countries
Student Achievement
U.S. Reading and Math Gap Is Getting Worse for Adults, Too
Results on an international test of adults' math and literacy skills show a growing chasm between the highest and lowest performers.
Student Achievement
'Sharp, Steep Declines': U.S. Students Are Falling Behind in Math and Science
And among American students, gaps among high and low performers are growing wider.
Classroom Technology
U.S. Students' Computer Literacy Performance Drops
U.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking.
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What the Research Says
What Schools Can Learn From a Global Assessment on Creative Thinking
Not all creativity is the same for student achievement, the latest Program for International Student Assessment data show.
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What the Research Says
It's Not Just U.S. Students. Civics Scores Have Dropped Around the World
Eighth graders are less engaged and knowledgeable about government than they were before the pandemic, a global study finds.
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England Pushes for Cellphone Bans in Schools. Could the U.S. Be Next?
England is the latest country seeking to keep cellphones out of class.
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Photos
PHOTOS: Take a Round-the-World Tour of the Return to School
Here's what back to school looks like in classrooms around the globe.
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Opinion
School Reform Is Tough All Over, Not Just in the U.S.
Even though some reforms produce evidence of student success, that often isn't enough to overcome political hurdles.
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In Their Own Words
What a Teachers' Union Leader Saw in Ukraine
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was in the country just after widespread air strikes from Russia.
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Q&A
'Tell American Students to Be Grateful': What Ukrainian Refugees Told AFT's President
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten traveled to Poland to meet with Ukrainian students and teachers.
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What the Research Says
How Nations Can Repair Pandemic Damage to Students' Well-Being, Trust in Government
International data suggest the pandemic has marginalized young people in many countries.
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What the Research Says
Schooling in a Pandemic: How Other Countries Are Doing It
A new study highlights how instruction in 11 countries has changed following pandemic closures and outbreaks.
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Opinion
Why Other Countries Keep Outperforming Us in Education (and How to Catch Up)
Money from the American Rescue Plan could be our last chance to build the school system we need, writes Marc Tucker.
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Global Test Finds Digital Divide Reflected in Math, Science Scores
New data from the 2019 Trends in International Math and Science Study show teachers and students lack digital access and support.