> The U.S. education system’s gradual shift away from phonics, solidified by Covid-19, is behind the reading crisis, according to the duo.
> But while reading and math scores have been in decline since 2010, Covid-19 exacerbated that trend, Cantwell and Ooten believe.
That is, the system has been eroding. This is not new. But the Covid tie-in is an easier narrative to follow.
Furthermore, to be fair and accurate, it wasn't Covid per se. It was the response. We weren't prepared. Nor do we seem to be concerned about making up for those shortcomings.
> But while reading and math scores have been in decline since 2010, Covid-19 exacerbated that trend, Cantwell and Ooten believe.
That is, the system has been eroding. This is not new. But the Covid tie-in is an easier narrative to follow.
Furthermore, to be fair and accurate, it wasn't Covid per se. It was the response. We weren't prepared. Nor do we seem to be concerned about making up for those shortcomings.
It's not Covid. It's us.