A UN report highlights that 40% of the global population lacks education in a language they understand, with numbers soaring to 90% in some low- and middle-income countries. UNESCO's report stresses the growing importance of multilingual policies in diverse classrooms. Challenges include inadequate trained teachers and resources, as well as community resistance, causing significant learning disparities.
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