How screens are hurting teens’ reading skills

Tests show a rapid decline in reading skills among 15-year-olds around the world. Experts say they know why — and tell us how educators can bring back “deep reading.”

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Global reading scores among teenagers are falling, and some experts believe screens and AI may be part of the reason.

New international test results suggest many young people struggle with deep reading, critical thinking and evaluating information. Researchers warn that habits shaped by smartphones and digital media could leave future generations more vulnerable to misinformation.

But some countries are bucking the trend, offering lessons on how technology can support learning rather than undermine it.

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