The pandemic disrupted American education for two years, hitting Black and Brown children aged 5 to 9 hardest, causing significant learning losses, especially in math and reading.

Crucial Early Literacy Years

Between ages 5 and 9, kids learn to read; without this foundation, they struggle lifelong. Due to the pandemic, these children missed half this vital period, risking a future of low literacy unless urgent intervention occurs.


Ongoing Learning Losses

2023 research by NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association, a school assessment non-profit) shows American students falling further behind in reading and math post-pandemic, terming it “education’s long Covid.”


Pandemic’s Impact on Youngest

Brown University’s preliminary research found that pandemic babies’ cognitive scores dropped significantly, affecting IQ, particularly in boys and low-income families.


Conclusion

Promote Literacy with Literacise: Combining reading best practices with brain science and exercise to enhance learning and health for children is pedagogy plus biology.