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Summer school terms like “COVID slide” and “pandemic learning loss” are getting a lot of play these days.  

In Minnesota, we won’t know how a full-school year of interrupted learning affected student academic skills until standardized test data is released in August. But, anecdotally, we know many students lost momentum, especially low-income students and children who rely on school routines and school support for stability. Early test scores from other states confirm that students are lagging in reading and math.

MPR News guest host Nina Moini talks about how educators and families are using summer months to help students catch up, recover credits they need to graduate and get excited about school again. 

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The pandemic derailed nearly everything, including school. From college kids to kindergarteners, last year's effort at remote learning left many students struggling to stay focused and engaged. MPR News guest host Nina Moini speaks with educators about the COVID learning crisis and how families and officials are using these summer months to catch up. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - The pandemic derailed nearly everything, including school. From college kids to kindergarteners, last year's effort at remote learning left many students struggling to stay focused and engaged. MPR News guest host Nina Moini speaks with educators about the COVID learning crisis and how families and officials are using these summer months to catch up. 



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