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By Kristen Amundson
A new poll from Christopher Newport University found that 75% of Virginia parents are worried their children are falling behind in school because of disruptions caused by COVID-19. More than half (53%) are âvery worried.â
Theyâre right.
Nine months after the pandemic led to school closures, we have data on how well students are learning. The answer: Not well.
This past month, Fairfax County Public Schools reported an 83% increase in the number of middle and high school students receiving an âFâ in two or more classes. Unsurprisingly, students with disabilities, English learners and economically disadvantaged students did even worse, with jumps of more than 350%.