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Learning in extraordinary times

Insights into how COVID-19 has influenced child development and learning.

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How were children affected by COVID-19 policy? What did researchers learn about how we can better help children cope? Experts discuss the far-reaching effects on young people.

Ben Domingue, assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, looks at whether the COVID-19 crisis affected reading development.

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Gillian Hayes discusses the difficulties teachers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, from pedagogical challenges to dealing with changes in their own households while trying to teach online.

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The stresses of isolation probably improved some sibling relationships, while negatively impacting others. Ayla Pollmann looks at the research.

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Melissa Hogenboom / 2 March 2023

Article Development Covid-19

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Ayla Pollmann / 23 February 2023

Article Development Covid-19

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Annie Brookman-Byrne / 1 December 2022

Interview Learning & Education Covid-19

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Annie Brookman-Byrne / 17 November 2022

Interview Learning & Education Covid-19

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Annie Brookman-Byrne / 3 November 2022

Interview Learning & Education Covid-19

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Article Society Learning & Education Covid-19

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Article Learning & Education Covid-19

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Zoe Bozzolan-Kenworthy / 10 May 2022

Interview Learning & Education Covid-19

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Article Society Covid-19

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Interview Development Covid-19

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Podcast Development Covid-19