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The Economist
economist.com
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In 35 rich countries, a typical 15-year-old now reads no better than a 14-year-old did a decade ago. A slow-motion disaster is under way. We explain what must be done to stop it bit.ly/4xenowb
Illustration: George Wylesol
2026-09-11T18:00:09.862Z