Learning decline predates COVID
Thursday 28th May, 2026
New research finds US student achievement fell from about 2013, not just because of COVID; factors include rising smartphone use and weaker accountability, though some states saw gains after phonics reforms. This gives Lego a chance to talk about the role of play and hands-on learning in supporting early literacy and focused, distraction-free learning — a natural fit given your educational play credentials and global reach, including the US and UK.
Why have we flagged this?
Declining learning outcomes are national news and tie directly to childhood learning and literacy — LEGO can comment on play-based learning, educational product impact, and parental engagement data.
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