But weeks later, the school received unexpected feedback from the bookstore — many students had not redeemed their vouchers at all. ADVERTISEMENT“We gave them book vouchers so they could browse and select books of their choice. Book sales during open houses are significantly low, the principal said. At BD Memorial Junior School, children were asked to read a storybook with their parents and then write about it. The unintended side effect, educators said, is that many students read nothing beyond the curriculum.

Source: The Telegraph January 14, 2026 02:16 UTC