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What young kids say worked -- and didn't work -- for them during virtual learning

  • Written by Mari Altshuler, Ph.D. Candidate, Learning Sciences, Northwestern University
imageSome children liked being able to move from room to room, while others felt more confined to their desks at home. Mayur Kakade/Moment Collection via Getty Images

On Aug. 30, 2021, my kid joined millions of children in walking through school doors as he began first grade.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, school buildings are almost universally open....

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