KLKN-TV May 18, 2021 3:08 pm (KLKN) — After about a year of virtual learning, researchers are now beginning to publish data on how learning online has impacted students; and their findings go against all expectations. From the beginning, education officials acknowledge that- in general- the benefits of in-person learning far outweigh digital schooling. But, given the unique circumstances, remote learning was a safe alternative for children to continue their education. But what officials didn’t expect was which subject saw the biggest loss: Math. The two largest school systems in Tampa Bay, Fl said the average passing rates were down three percentage points in reading and five in math.