# U.S. PISA Scores: Flat, Not Fantastic | Dallas News

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Podcast: [Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461827)
Published: 2026-09-18T18:54:43+00:00
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U.S. students are scoring above average in science and reading, and math is finally on par with global peers—but the real story? Our performance hasn’t improved; other countries have fallen harder. American kids are actually learning less than before, with reading and math hovering near historic lows. Experts blame a lingering pandemic “long tail,” while OECD flagged U.S. data as incomplete, possibly skewing results. While global scores plummeted, U.S. scores stayed flat—thanks in part to strong teacher relationships and peer tutoring, even as screens and absenteeism hurt learning everywhere. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article317293761.html#storylink=mainstage_card More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6face28621d5cc07 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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