CERI has published its first policy paper and an upcoming policy brief, “Reading the World: Literacy, Identity, and Power in Practice.” The study finds that standardized texts often miss students’ lived realities, while personalized, critically aware teaching increases engagement and learning.

Key points

• Cultural mismatch reduces student motivation and participation.
• Tailored materials and discussion-based teaching raise engagement.
• Social interaction and clear student voice improve learning outcomes.

What’s next

CERI will produce classroom-ready guidance and a short diagnostic tool for school systems in Q1.

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Working with governments and institutions across multiple countries, CERI is a global policy forum that advances evidence-based cooperation to strengthen economic, social, educational, and health outcomes while upholding individual liberty and human dignity.