COVID contrarians claim that closing schools was a mistake, in part because of the impact on their mental health. But that’s not what the data says at all. @mehdirhasan speaks to @tylerblack32 about one of the most pervasive myths about COVID, kids and remote learning.

Aug 24, 2023 · 9:35 PM UTC

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Sure all those Hispanic and Black kids in LA magically had broadband and wifi routers and computers and microphones and headsets for doing home schooling, and then their 3 or 4 siblings had same
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Oh, come on. Every teacher I have spoken with says remote learning was a disaster and a joke. It’s an anecdote, but it comes from the mouths of working teachers. Just stop.
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This is a good article that supports this too. @tylerblack32 Also has great data upnight.com/2022/01/12/dont-…

Don’t Let Them Gaslight Us About Our Children (especially during a pandemic)

My God, these are horrific figures: [H]ospitalizations for all listed mental health conditions increased by nearly 50% among children aged 10 to 14 years, and by 21% for emergency department (ED) v…

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This episode of the MEDHI HASAN SHOW will be airing on MSNBC on Sunday, August 27 at 5 & 8 PM Pacific Time.
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Thank you SO much for doing these segments. I can’t tell you how much this helps. 🙏
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Tyler Black, AKA Mr. “Suicides Don’t Count if it’s Just an Attempt”
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“Myth” science.org/content/article/…

Pandemic school closures were especially hard on the mental health of younger, more vulnerable...

German study finds worse quality of life in kids home schooled for longer–but the effects weren’t universal

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“Myth” psychologytoday.com/intl/blo…

COVID-19 School Closures Harmed Children's Mental Health

Data from a new study finds empty schools caused damage.

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