European school systems face sharp drops in global test scores

UPDATE - follow-up to European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study - The Guardian: Schools across Europe are dealing with major drops in their test results according to a new global study. Top countries in the region saw their scores fall significantly in recent academic evaluations. The drop in performance covers multiple subjects and affects several school systems that were previously seen as strong leaders in education. Experts and education officials are now reviewing the findings to figure out why the scores have gone down and what steps can be taken to fix the learning gaps.