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Primary school Het Talent starts every school day with reading: ‘We don’t want to lower the bar’

Primary school Het Talent starts every school day with reading: ‘We don’t want to lower the bar’

Basisschool Het Talent in Osdorp has introduced a mandatory daily reading initiative to combat declining literacy performance among its students. The program includes complex literature like poetry to challenge pupils and ensure academic standards remain high.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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