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Education Disrupted: Pandemic and New Learning Patterns

This chapter examines the pandemic's significant impact on school attendance and the resulting shifts in education dynamics. It discusses the myriad challenges faced by families, leading to increased absenteeism and a rise in homeschooling, while questioning the efficacy of punitive measures like legal consequences for truancy. Through exploring the reluctance to return to in-person learning, the chapter advocates for addressing root causes through social support.

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