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NY Times Admits Covid Mistakes & Tyson Foods | 3.23.24

Mar 23, 2024
14:12
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Morning Wire discusses the harmful effects of lockdowns, controversial recruitment practices of Tyson Foods, tragic death of Nex Benedict, challenges in school reopenings, media narrative on tragic deaths, and the impact of biased reporting.
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  • Extended school closures during the pandemic resulted in significant academic setbacks, widening the gap in test scores, particularly impacting students in high poverty districts.
  • Tyson Foods recruitment of illegal immigrants has sparked controversy, with critics raising concerns about incentivizing illegal immigration and potential harm to American workers.

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Impact of School Closures during the Pandemic

The New York Times reports that extended school closures during the pandemic led to significant academic setbacks for students. Remote learning caused a widening gap in test scores, particularly affecting kids in high poverty districts. Studies from Stanford and Harvard, along with testing data, highlighted the negative impact of remote learning on academic achievement. The Times emphasized that fear should not dictate future policy decisions during similar crises.

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