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School Shutdowns Hurt Low-Income, Minority Kids The Most

Charlotte Pence Bond
School Shutdowns Hurt Low-Income, Minority Kids The Most
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The San Francisco Chronicle detailed a report in late January displaying how minority children and those from low-income families have been academically harmed by the pandemic more than wealthier, white students. School lockdowns seem to have a worse effect on these children’s education, according to data released by the San Francisco school district.

According to The Chronicle, “Black and Latino students were also more likely to be absent at least 60% of the time during the fall semester.”

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