Education in Madagascar has many challenges. Many students do not finish primary school. The quality of education is low, with few teachers and poor facilities. As a result, many children lack basic reading skills.
Graduates struggle to find jobs in their fields. Instead, they often take unrelated jobs just to earn money. Many young people leave Madagascar for better opportunities.
Investing in education is essential to improve these issues and help the youth.
Difficult words
- education — The process of teaching and learning.
- graduate — A person who has completed their studies.Graduates
- challenge — A difficult problem or situation.challenges
- opportunity — A chance for advancement or success.opportunities
- quality — How good or bad something is.
- invest — To put money or effort into something.Investing
- facility — Buildings or places for a specific purpose.facilities
- skill — The ability to do something well.skills
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Discussion questions
- How can we improve education in Madagascar?
- What are some skills that students should develop?
- Why is education important for future job opportunities?
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