A major policy change in early education in the Philippines led to an unexpected drop in test scores and academic achievement—revealing the challenges that even well-intentioned reforms can have and the importance of wisely investing in the first years of learning.
Early education changes spur unexpected drop in test scores in the Philippines—a lesson for policymakers
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