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Israeli Students Show Steepest Declines in OECD Reading, Math, Science Scores
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Israeli students experienced one of the steepest declines in reading, math, and science scores among OECD countries in the 2025 PISA assessment. Officials cited wartime conditions as a major factor, while critics pointed to cumulative educational disruptions and urged solutions.
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- Israeli students saw steepest PISA score declines in reading, math, and science among OECD nations.
- Scores fell significantly more than OECD averages, pushing Israel down international rankings.
- Education Ministry cited wartime conditions, including disruptions and evacuations, as primary cause.
- Nearly 30% of Israeli students failed to reach basic proficiency in all three subjects.
- Education Minister defended results as evidence of system's resilience; parents' group called for solutions.
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