The Junk Science of Pandemic School Closure

The Junk Science of Pandemic School Closure

Be forewarned: If you had school-age children during the Covid-19 pandemic, you may want to down a couple shots before picking up David Zweig’s new book. It is a scrupulously researched, painfully detailed examination of why extended school closures were so misguided and why it was so tough for public officials to course correct. Caution can be a healthy thing. But during the pandemic, Zweig argues, the notion of “caution” was hijacked. Official…