1.8 million kids in Sweden went to school maskless in the spring of 2020. Not a single child died, teachers were not at high risk, and Sweden saw no learning loss. American kids aren’t behind “due to the pandemic.” They’re behind because of disastrous and unscientific policies.
Due to the pandemic, kids are behind in math and reading. We know how to help bridge this gap.
I'm calling on schools to use American Rescue Plan funds to expand tutoring, summer learning, and afterschool programs and to provide 250,000 more tutors and mentors for our kids.