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Barbara C. Gelman: Covid’s impact on Pennsylvania students Barbara C. Gelman October 16, 2025 October 15, 2025

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Current rates of absenteeism and achievement for Pennsylvania students may impact the practice of psychology in the Commonwealth. Given the theme of illiteracy for this Pennsylvania Psychologist, it is important to share data showing reading performance rates for students in Pennsylvania and nationwide. The goal of this article is to share data on absenteeism and student achievement in Pennsylvania pre and post-pandemic, and to examine impacts on psychological practice.

Pandemic

Discussion about public education needs to address the effects of Covid school closures. In Philadelphia

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