Frances Lee & Stephen Macedo on Why Institutions Failed During COVID
The Good Fight
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Pandemic Missteps: School Closures and Inequality
This chapter examines the institutional failures during the COVID pandemic, particularly the detrimental effects of school closures justified by flawed mathematical modeling. It reveals the profound learning loss among children, especially in high-poverty areas, and critiques the lack of data-driven decision-making by authorities. Additionally, it discusses the political polarization that shaped public responses and policies, illustrating how ideological divides influenced the handling of the crisis.
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