Foundational learning skills including reading, mathematics, and social-emotional development, are important to every child’s growth and potential. Yet globally, nearly 7 in 10 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand a simple story, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen efforts and accountability towards foundational learning. This week, Ghana is at the forefront of this global effort as the Ministry of Education co-hosted the launch of the 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) — a tool developed by UNICEF and the Hempel Foundation in 2023 to track government efforts on foundational learning, using data and evidence to improve students’ learning outcomes. The #FLAT2025 launch brings together global and national education leaders here in Ghana to explore new ways to empower teachers, make classrooms more engaging and ensure every child can learn and thrive. 💙 #LearningForAll #FoundationalLearning | Pia Rebello Britto Ministry of Education, Ghana Ghana Education Service Let's Talk Foundational Learning Christin McConnell Osama Makkawi Khogali UNICEF Africa
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3dI completely agree that many children in government schools, especially between ages 7 and 10, struggle with reading and basic math. However, I don’t blame the children or the teachers — the government must take part of the responsibility. Many government schools lack enough classrooms and proper learning conditions. In some cases, a single class has 60–70 students, making it hard for teachers to track each child’s progress. But if each class had about 20 to 30 students, teachers could easily manage and monitor their academic progress. I urge the government and supporting organizations to invest in building more schools, providing adequate learning materials, and improving infrastructure to help children perform better academically.