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Evident impact of screens and social media on persistent decline in literacy
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsProgressive5 hr. ago

Evident impact of screens and social media on persistent decline in literacy

The article discusses declining literacy rates among 15-year-olds in Slovenia, citing data from the OECD PISA 2025 study. It reports that basic reading literacy is achieved by only 64% of students, while math and natural science literacy stand at 65% and 76%, respectively. The author argues that the decline requires strengthening reading, writing, and teachers rather than excessive digitization of education. The article references a conference held with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sports where these findings were presented, highlighting a significant drop in performance compared to previous years.

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Delo logoDeloIndependent🔒Progressive5 hr. ago
Evident impact of screens and social media on persistent decline in literacy

The article discusses declining literacy rates among 15-year-olds in Slovenia, citing data from the OECD PISA 2025 study. It reports that basic reading literacy is achieved by only 64% of students, while math and natural science literacy stand at 65% and 76%, respectively. The author argues that the decline requires strengthening reading, writing, and teachers rather than excessive digitization of education. The article references a conference held with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sports where these findings were presented, highlighting a significant drop in performance compared to previous years.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as requiring increased investment in traditional educational methods and teacher support, which aligns with left-leaning priorities. It criticizes digitalization as a contributing factor to the decline, suggesting a preference for human-led education over technology. The

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