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Program for International Student Assessment
Coverage of Program for International Student Assessment in the Nexus archive.
Maineplace1Maine Learning Technology Initiativeorganization1Jared Cooney Horvathperson1U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportationorganization1Appleorganization1Gen Ztopic1Stanford Universityorganization1Swedenplace1Joar Forsellperson1Swedish parliament's education committeeorganization1Denmarkplace1Finlandplace1Los Angeles Unified School Districtorganization1Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)organization1
- The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents
The U.S. spent over $30 billion to replace textbooks with laptops and tablets, but Gen Z is now scoring lower on standardized tests than previous generations. Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath linked declining cognitive capabilities to increased screen time and unregulated technology access in education.
- A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools starting fall 2023, part of a global trend to reduce screen time and prioritize traditional learning tools. The policy aims to address declining reading and writing skills among students, with similar measures being adopted in countries like Denmark, Finland, Spain, South Korea, and the U.S.