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Public Schools' Challenges
- September 23, 2022Can they help students recover from pandemic losses?
The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be an enormous challenge for schools and their students. Many schools shut down in-person classes for months, particularly in large cities and Democratic-led states. The result has been serious learning loss for many students, most notably among Black, Hispanic and low-income children.
Why did Black, Hispanic and low-income students experience greater learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic?
How did COVID-19 affect your learning experience? Did you undergo learning loss? If so, what did you do to help catch up?
| 1800s–1910s | U.S. public schools grow in number and take on a mission of citizenship instruction, while remaining segregated by race. |
| 1950s–1970s | The U.S. government expands its role in education. |
| 1980s–1990s | Vouchers, charter schools and other alternatives to public schools take root. |
| 2000s–Present | Accountability measures, such as standardized test scores, become universal. |
Should taxpayer dollars go to private schools?
Pro
President and CEO, EdChoice. |
Con
Associate Professor of Education, University of Massachusetts Lowell. |
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