US Kids Still Catching Up on Education After Pandemic
In the early months of 2020, some schoolchildren might have been pleased to be sent home from school when the coronavirus pandemic began.
But many found learning from home very difficult, not to mention being away from their friends and their routines.
And a new survey has found that some families in the US are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in 2024.
Talker Research spoke to 2,000 parents in the US about the effect of the pandemic on their children.
About half said their child was set back by the pandemic. Around 38% said their children are now finding schoolwork more difficult, while 37% are less interested in or less successful at school.
Thirty-five percent said their children are also more irritable than they were before.
Experts around the world have said that children of all ages suffered from spending time away from school.
And teachers say they're still helping children catch up on learning they missed. They also say children's well-being suffered during the pandemic, and this is making it more difficult for some pupils to learn.
In the UK, for example, it has been estimated that pupils "lost" between six months and a year of education.
Some British schools have said they're focusing on improving student well-being and attendance, while also adjusting timetables to make time to help those who need to catch up the most.
Experts say parents can help by making sure their children eat healthy food and sleep well, while also talking to them about their worries.
