The Test of Education

Literacy is often counted in numbers: how many people can read a sentence, fill a form or sign their name. These measures matter. A literate population is better equipped to access services, understand rights and participate in public life. But literacy alone cannot tell us whether education is preparing people to think independently, act ethically and meet the needs of a changing society. The distinction between being literate and being educated is not an argument against schooling. It is a rem

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