Fundación Terra, aware of the significance of literacy, is organizing the forum "Beyond Reading and Writing, Understanding to Transform." During the conference, the panelists emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships to enhance the quality of education in Central America and the Caribbean. There was a focus on the need to invest in further research and teacher training, as well as the approval of policies and strategies to improve education quality in the region.

Within the forum's framework and aligned with the central theme, the book "A Story about Initial Literacy that Continues to be Written" is presented. It is authored by the renowned Central American researcher and educator, Mariela Zelada Ochoa. The book underscores the significance of literacy as a foundation for quality education, highlighting the necessity for educational systems in the region to concentrate on developing these skills from an early age. It stresses that teachers should have the necessary tools and training to promote effective learning and comprehension of reading and writing.

Furthermore, the book examines the current state of education in Central America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the need for public-private partnerships to meet quality standards in teaching through research and evidence. This approach aims to address deficiencies in literacy observed in children across the region. The book's presentation involved the participation of prominent education experts and representatives from the public and private sectors.

During the event's opening ceremony, Fundación Terra's Executive Vice President, Lic. María del Carmen Nasser, stated, "Educational quality is a task for all sectors. This is why scenarios for greater participation in Public-Private Partnerships must be created. It is important to establish more networks or alliances based on personal and institutional conviction, working together for a common purpose of development."

"I am convinced that learning to read and write effectively positions us differently in the face of our history. It allows us to write it and, above all, enables us to build a different citizenship, which is essential in all our countries. Education has the potential to construct a different future for the region through the catalyzing power of training, researching, and influencing to improve initial literacy," highlighted Mariela Zelada Ochoa, the author of the shared book.

The book "A Story about Initial Literacy that Continues to be Written" serves as a call to action for all relevant actors in the education sector to collaborate and ensure that all students have access to quality education, enabling them to reach their full potential.