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24 June 2025
The benefits of foundational learning to individuals and society
Authors:
Sarah Melville
Research synthesis from the What Works Hub for Global Education shows positive links between learning and economic growth, individual earnings, child mortality, and school progression.
This brief summarises this evidence, making the case for investment in foundational learning.
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