# How the lives of primary schoolchildren changed during and after Covid

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Podcast: [In The News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-news-4008521)
Published: 2026-06-22T02:00:00+00:00
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A new landmark study followed 4,000 primary school children, tracking everything from their education attainment to their wellbeing as they progressed through the school system. The Children’s School Lives study tracked the children from 2019 to 2023. As it coincided with the Covid lockdown years, it revealed a wealth of data, some of it seriously troubling and challenging for policymakers. The longitudinal study was commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and conducted by the UCD School of Education. Irish Times education correspondent Niamh Towey delved into the details. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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