(NPR) A Quiet And 'Unsettling' Pandemic Toll: Students Who've Fallen Off The Grid

A Quiet And 'Unsettling' Pandemic Toll: Students Who've Fallen Off The Grid

Even with teachers working hard to educate their students virtually during the pandemic, they're growing increasingly anxious about the ones who aren't showing up to class at all.



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A Quiet And 'Unsettling' Pandemic Toll: Students Who've Fallen Off The Grid

"People don't realize how much we need to see these kids," says one teacher, noting they're often the first to see signs of child abuse or food insecurity. The problem spans rural and urban areas.