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Nov 2022
22m 53s

The Nation’s ‘Report Card’ on Remote Lea...

The New York Times
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On the first nationwide test of American students since the pandemic, scores plummeted to levels not seen in 20 years. The results show how challenging it was to keep students on track during the pandemic. What do the scores tell us about remote learning, who lost the most ground academically, and what can schools do to help students recover? Guest: Sarah ... Show More
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