Impact of COVID School Closures on Learning Loss
The article discusses a new study on the learning loss caused by COVID school closures, highlighting that lower-income students were most affected. It also mentions the role of politics in school closure policies and the impact on the spread of COVID among people under 20. Experts suggest that the impact on stopping the spread of COVID depends on the school.
Key Points
- Lower-income students were most affected by learning loss due to COVID school closures
- Politics played a role in school closure policies
- People under 20 were not necessarily less likely to spread COVID
- The impact on stopping the spread of COVID depends on the school
Pros
- Highlighting the impact of COVID school closures on learning loss
- Bringing attention to the disproportionate effect on lower-income students
Cons
- Limited discussion on potential solutions or strategies to address the learning loss