Covid-19 school closures pose a big threat to learning gains

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Covid-19 school closures pose a big threat to learning gains

Source: Times LIVE

  https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-04-21-covid-19-school-closures-pose-a-big-threat-to-learning-gains/

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Last year’s school closures are likely to adversely affect young learners in their foundational phase, especially in reading and mathematics. SA already faces a literacy crisis, with some grade 4 learners unable to read for comprehension.