PISA Study Reveals Historic Educational Decline Across Germany
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Germany is grappling with a new PISA shock as the latest study reveals a disastrous and historic decline in students' reading comprehension, math, and science skills. The country has achieved its worst-ever results in the international education ranking, with many students reportedly lacking fundamental skills for work and everyday life.
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