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Australia’s classroom disruption among worst in world, prompting calls for ‘digital detox’

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Caitlin Cassidy. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Public school students are the equivalent of two and a half years behind their independent peers, as global report shows decline in reading and maths

Public school students are more than two years behind their independent counterparts and Australia’s classroom disruption remains among the worst in the world, a global report has found.

The 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) results, released on Tuesday by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), tested the literacy of 15-year-olds in 91 countries, including Australia. The tests have run every three years since 2000.

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