The one deficiency that can ruin the students’ prospects of achieving academic prowess is lack of reading culture. A solid reading foundation plays a significant role in the long-term education journey of children. If students do not have reading and writing proficiency, they may not navigate with confidence the rugged and difficult academic terrain that higher levels of schooling may present. Therefore, getting the foundation right is a duty which every education system should execute with distinction. Every education system should therefore aim at increasing investment to reinforce and fortify early childhood education and development and primary school education. Reading proficiency is the foundation of a child’s educational journey.
Without it, children could face an almost insurmountable academic mountain. From home, kindergarten, schools, to the policy maker in the central ministry, children should be sufficiently motivated and challenged to devour books. One noteworthy programme that is the pride of the nation is a ‘Breakthrough’ championed by public primary schools.
