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Specifically, the closing of schools during the pandemic, leading to mass amounts of children not having access to daily reading practice.
Most parents were not able to make up that time with their kids.
Yes, I read a report from the UN stating specific reasons why the pandemic sidetracked many students, especially underprivileged ones.
Those who were given more opportunities to learn at home and not spend time in front of screens fared much better.