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news El Financiero 2026-04-23

Mexican students show academic deficit of up to five grades post-COVID

Internal evaluations by Kumon Institute show that basic education students in Mexico are lagging by four to five school cycles following the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts warn that this educational crisis could lead to long-term negative impacts on the country's development.

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