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Opinion: More effort needed to combat COVID learning loss

Getting kids back up to speed in school demands Virginia's concerted focus, educator and former Del. Kristen Amundson writes in a guest column.

Opinion: More effort needed to combat COVID learning loss

Seizing on Parents' Frustration, GOP Governors Push for Education Savings Accounts – The 74

At least 7 state leaders hope the pandemic laid the groundwork for an ‘all-of-the-above approach’ to education, including funding for private schools

Kristen Amundson column: Parents fear kids aren't learning. They're right. | Columnists

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 “very worried.” They’re 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 “F” in two or more classes. Unsurprisingly, students with disabilities, English learners and economically disadvantaged students did even worse, with jumps of more than 350%.