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Sep 2021
25m 50s

The Education Lost to the Pandemic

The New York Times
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The closure of schools because of the pandemic and the advent of widespread virtual learning has impacted students of all ages — but particularly the youngest children. Research suggests that the learning missed during this period could have lasting impacts. What is the educational cost of pandemic learning and how are schools trying to get children back t ... Show More
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