A Generation that does not understand what it reads: Evidence and solutions for Latin America and the Caribbean Launch of the report "Effective Reading Instruction in Low- and Middle-Income Countries", followed by a conversation with the authors and international experts.

A Generation that does not understand what it reads: Evidence and solutions for Latin America and the Caribbean Launch of the report "Effective Reading Instruction in Low- and Middle-Income Countries", followed by a conversation with the authors and international experts. https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/06/03/una-generacion-que-no-entiende-lo-que-lee-america-latina-educacion Knowing how to read is the foundation of everything a person can learn, achieve, and become. Without that skill, the doors to education, work, and a fulfilling life close early. In Latin America and the Caribbean, 7 out of 10 students finish primary school without reaching the minimum level of reading comprehension. The causes are many, but one is rarely named: in many classrooms, reading is not taught using the right method.