Sweden’s decision to leave schools open was highly controversial, but the results of its policy were not. Not one Swedish child has died and children comprise a lower percentage of COVID-cases than neighboring countries.
The results from Sweden and the UK are important because research shows that allowing children to gather to play, learn, and explore is fundamental to their physical and mental health.
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