<div dir="ltr">The World Bank<br><br>Teaching young children in the language they speak at home is essential to eliminate Learning Poverty<br><br>Children learn more and are more likely to stay in school if they are first taught in a language that they speak and understand. Yet, an estimated 37 percent of students in low- and middle-income countries are required to learn in a different language, putting them at a significant disadvantage throughout their school life and limiting their learning potential. According to a new World Bank report Loud and Clear: Effective Language of Instruction Policies for Learning, effective language of instruction (LoI) policies are central to reducing Learning Poverty and improving other learning outcomes, equity, and inclusion.<br><br>Full text:<br><a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/07/14/teaching-young-children-in-the-language-they-speak-at-home-is-essential-to-eliminate-learning-poverty">https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/07/14/teaching-young-children-in-the-language-they-speak-at-home-is-essential-to-eliminate-learning-poverty</a></div>