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Literacy program implementation in Argentina

Overview

A World Bank delegation visited the Argentine provinces of Chaco and Corrientes to evaluate literacy initiatives. In Chaco, officials observed the ‘Aprendo Leyendo’ plan, noting that first-grade reading speeds increased from 16 to 36 words per minute. In Corrientes, the delegation reviewed an integrated approach involving teacher training, digital tools, and locally developed textbooks.

Subsequent data from Chaco’s Ministry of Education indicated that the ‘Aprendo Leyendo’ program significantly improved reading comprehension scores, with correct response rates rising from 27% to 61% between 2024 and 2025. The initiative, which reached over 100,000 students and 5,000 teachers, utilizes explicit teaching methods including structured reading, writing, and dictation. Educators reported improved student fluency and increased engagement from families.

Entities

Ana Miño · World Bank · Chaco Ministry of Education · Leandro Zdero · Chaco

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Chaco literacy program increases reading comprehension from 27% to 61%

    The 'Aprendo Leyendo' program in Chaco, Argentina, increased student reading comprehension scores from 27% to 61% through explicit instruction and structured literacy materials.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    World Bank reviews literacy initiatives in Argentina's Chaco and Corrientes provinces

    World Bank officials visited Chaco and Corrientes, Argentina, to evaluate literacy programmes, noting reading gains in Chaco and praising Corrientes' teacher support and digital tools as a model for other areas

Sources

aptus.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar