World experts argue that attending school does not guarantee learning
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According to the World Bank, half of the 10-year-olds attending school in low and middle-income countries can't read or understand a simple text. They call it “learning poverty” and it’s believed to undermine sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
America’s Now anchor, Elaine Reyes, met with Jaime Saavedra, the Global Director for Education at the World Bank.
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