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Children's Cognitive Skills Decline Amid COVID Disruptions

7/14/2025

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A troubling decline in cognitive skills among children, especially those from low-income families, has emerged, worsened by the disruptions of COVID-19. Although brain training programs show promise in boosting working memory and academic performance, experts warn against prioritizing them over fundamental subjects like reading, as their effectiveness can differ greatly in real classroom environments.

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A troubling decline in cognitive skills among children, especially those from low-income families, has emerged, worsened by the disruptions of COVID-19. Although brain training programs show promise in boosting working memory and academic performance, experts warn against prioritizing them over fundamental subjects like reading, as their effectiveness can differ greatly in real classroom environments.