European schools face fresh worry after steep drop in global test scores

UPDATE - follow-up to European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study - The Guardian: Major European education systems are dealing with fresh concern following further declines reported in recent international student assessments. Education leaders across the continent are reviewing student performance data to understand the underlying causes behind the drop in core subjects. Schools are now facing increased pressure from policymakers and parents to reverse the negative trend and improve foundational learning outcomes.