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Featured: Behavioral challenges among isolated children in Israel
Research from the Social Policy Institute in Israel found that increased isolation due to COVID-19 exposure in schools are associated with anger, violence, difficulties sleeping, and prolonged screen time in children. This research informed a new policy from Israel’s parliament (Knesset) to reduce isolation time for children upon a negative test.
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