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The Reading Gap in the Dominican Republic: Education System or Socioeconomic Vulnerability? [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]
Family & Kids
- When:
- May 22, 2026 ยท 4:41 PM
- Source:
- F1000Research
Background The Dominican Republic consistently ranks last among Latin American countries in international reading assessments, yet the relative contributions of socioeconomic conditions versus school system quality remain unclear. This study examined reading performance differences between public and private school students and explored the influence of socioeconomic factors on these outcomes. Methods A total of 1,168 students from second grade to the beginning of secondary school were assessed