Covid-19 school closures pose a big threat to learning gains
Source: Times LIVE
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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.