A student takes the French general baccalaureate exam on June 15, 2026. | Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. A growing chorus of teachers, parents, and education experts is worried that American students can’t read. But, hear me out, silver lining here: At least the students are in good company. (Okay, maybe that’s not exactly a silver lining.) A new report from the Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA — a standard...
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