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What happened
The article explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated issues in school funding and contributed to significant learning loss for students across the United States. It discusses the disparities in educational resources and the long-term impact these may have on student achievement.
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Key insights
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Disparities in School Funding
The pandemic has highlighted and widened the existing disparities in school funding, with wealthier districts able to adapt more easily to remote learning compared to poorer districts.
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Long-term Effects on Student Achievement
Learning loss during the pandemic may have long-term effects on student achievement, potentially widening the achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Need for Policy Reforms
The article suggests that policy reforms are necessary to address the funding inequities and support recovery efforts to mitigate learning loss.