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Pandemic Deepens Reading Gaps Between Public, Private Schools

8/18/2025

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Story summary
  • A Brazilian study analyzed reading fluency in public versus private school students after COVID-19.
  • AI tools indicated private school students had better fluency than public school students.
  • The pandemic worsened educational disparities, especially for lower-income families.
  • Results highlight the importance of early educational experiences on long-term reading fluency.