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Children read books at Montevideo's Independencia square while participating in the activity "Al Aire Libro" that encourages reading in public spaces, September 4, 2015.

Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca look at initiatives aimed at ensuring every child has equal access to a preschool education. Image: REUTERS/Andres Stapff

Laura D'Andrea Tyson

Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Lenny Mendonca

Senior Fellow, Presidio Institute

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