Statistic of the Month: Just How Far Behind Is the Average U.S. Student?

PIAAC data shows that U.S. adults, especially young and unemployed populations, lag behind their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and digital problem solving, highlighting the need for improved skill development.

In high-performing education systems, fewer hours in front of a classroom means more time for teachers to pursue professional learning opportunities throughout the working week. All of this leads to a stronger, ever improving teaching force and higher student achievement overall.

Top-performing education systems strengthen schools by appointing experienced teachers as professional learning leaders to guide peer collaboration, support curriculum implementation, and foster continuous improvement.