Education push brings two million more children into classrooms across South Asia
Free school meals and new teacher training programmes are credited with a sharp rise in enrolment.
By SKAAH Media Webdesk, Newsroom
· 2 min read
School enrolment across South Asia has risen by two million children over three years, according to a new regional report.
The increase is attributed to free school meal programmes and an expansion of teacher training colleges.
Education campaigners say the next challenge is improving learning outcomes, with classrooms in some areas holding more than 80 pupils.
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