New report offers evidence-based solutions to address global literacy crisis among children
A new GEEAP-endorsed report launched today at the ADEA Triennale highlights urgent action needed to tackle the global literacy crisis, with 70% of children in low- and middle-income countries unable to read a simple text. Drawing on evidence from over 120 studies across 170+ languages, Effective Reading Instruction in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows identifies the core skills children must learn — and teachers must be trained to teach — for successful reading.
The report confirms that literacy must be explicitly taught, recommending systematic instruction in oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing. It calls on governments to prioritize evidence-based methods, appropriate language policies, and strong teacher support to dramatically improve learning outcomes and reduce future remediation and dropout. A practical how-to guide and translations will follow in November to support implementation globally.
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