In Lebanon, economic woes disrupt public schooling, leaving Sara Ahmed, a mother, struggling to explain the closures to her daughter, Lily, admitting, “I have no answers.” The financial downturn started in late 2019. It has reduced the Lebanese pound‘s value by 98%. This has cut teachers’ salaries and led to strikes. Hariri, a mother of […]
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