Recent reports reveal a significant drop in reading and math skills among students worldwide, attributed largely to increasing screen time and digital distractions. The International PISA exam highlighted alarming declines in scores across several countries, including the U.S., Australia, and Germany. Australian students, in particular, faced record lows in both reading and math, prompting calls for educational reforms and a reduction in classroom screen time. Meanwhile, while Canadian teens still perform well in global terms, their scores are also slipping. The OECD warns that chronic teacher shortages and declining attention spans are further complicating educational outcomes, with many students failing to meet basic proficiency levels.