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Previous survey data showed that students with fewer books at home and lower language proficiency were more likely to be disengaged readers.
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Loh Chin Ee
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke recently about the need for Singapore to continue to narrow inequality, by ensuring opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Efforts towards closing the opportunity gap have already begun and a lot of resources have been poured into early childhood education, as research shows this can lay the foundation for cognitive development and lifelong learning.
