European nations face sharp drop in global school test scores

UPDATE - follow-up to European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study - theguardian.com: Several leading European school systems have recorded major drops in student test scores across recent international learning assessments. The latest findings show notable declines in core subjects for multiple countries that traditionally rank near the top of global education tables. Educational authorities across the affected nations are now reviewing classroom methods and curriculum standards to address the downward trend.