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The pandemic upset how we assess students. Experts worry that's also hampered recovery efforts
How student learning is measured is one element of the education system that's been upset by the pandemic. Students, parents and teachers alike worry about lost learning since March 2020, while education researchers decry Canada's lack of data showing where student learning is at — crucial information for targeting the supports needed to bridge pandemic gaps.
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Parents, caregivers face new juggling act as employers evaluate work-from-home policies
The ability to keep a close eye on loved ones has been important to many people who have been juggling their family and employment responsibilities in the same space over the course of the pandemic.
Geoff Nixon
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COVID-19 boosters 'likely' needed around end of this year, Dr. Tam says
Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, speaks to CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton about where Canada is with COVID-19, her thoughts on vaccine boosters and what she's watching for when cooler fall temperatures return
Trudeau defends vax mandates, Emergencies Act decision, in interview
Justin Trudeau says people who chose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 must accept the consequences of those decisions, including lost employment and restricted access to transportation and other services.
Chris Hall
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Soft landing is absolutely possible for Canada coming out of COVID-19: Freeland
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How Canada 'could do much better' at gathering student learning data
LEARNING CURVE
'We are behind a lot': How provinces are catching kids up on routine vaccines
Jenna Benchetrit
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