Australian students record worst-ever results in digital literacy | ABC NEWS

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Australian students have recorded their worst-ever results in national tests that measure digital literacy. Only 37 per cent of year 10 students and 50 per cent of year 6 students assessed as proficient. Stephen Gniel, the CEO of the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority, says we need to continue to invest in teachers and engage parents as technology explodes in use in the home. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/school-students-digital-literacy-at-new-low-test-shows/106724164 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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