Peru's PISA Results Highlight Educational Decline, Teacher Legal Risks

The PISA test results, released in September 2026, indicate a significant drop in educational performance in Peru compared to OECD averages. The test, which assesses reading, mathematics, and science skills, has been described as 'harsh' by Antara and 'cruel' by El Comercio, both highlighting the severity of the findings for Peru. The results have intensified calls for education reform and increased scrutiny of the teaching profession. Teachers in Peru are now facing legal challenges, with some risking their 'living ID' before the Constitutional Court. Antara refers to this as 'living ID,' while El Comercio uses 'live ID.' The term appears to relate to the legal status or identification of teachers, though the exact implications remain unclear. The situation has raised concerns about the safety and rights of educators in the country. The divergence in language between the two sources—'harsh' versus 'cruel'—reflects differing tones but not substantive differences in the facts presented. Both outlets agree on the decline in educational performance and the legal risks faced by teachers. The event has become a focal point for political discourse in Peru.