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Lockdown affects children's learning capacity and mental well-being

The Free Press Journal | 30/01/2022 01:16 PM | Click to read full article

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools in India have been closed for the longest period in history, and as a result many students are unable to recover from its psychological impact.

Research conducted by Azim Premji University in five states has found direct evidence of a fall in the learning ability of students. Research has also revealed that children are lagging in basic skills such as reading, comprehension, or solving simple math problems, which is worrying.

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