“COVID Learning Loss”
“Pandemic Delay”
“Student Learning Gaps”
I see and hear these catch phrases all the time. Just Google ‘COVID Learning Loss’ and you’ll see what I mean. Here’s a sampling of some articles that point out how learning has been affected during the pandemic:
Pandemic learning loss is real and kids need help to catch up, education experts say
Learning loss due to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has had devastating impacts on learning. What will it take to help students catch up?
As Superintendent, I hear about the COVID effects:
“How are you going to have students catch-up?
“Many students are further behind now than they would have been if the pandemic never happened.“
“What will you prioritize to make up the difference?”
“How will you accelerate learning so that they are up-to-date?”
I understand the concern being expressed. I do.
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