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And road exams. for many students... the pandemic is taking a toll on their reading skills.

A recent study..

Shows indiana... as one of the highest ranked states..

For reading loss.

News 10's jordan kudisch spoke with a former educator..

She's in our newsroom with how you can help from home.

Jon..

Alia..

Parents are taking on the role as educators..

It's something new for everyone.

But now..

Is the time to make sure that kids are being helped through these uncertain times.

I spoke with "sara rich"..

A former principal..

And mother.

She says that right now..

It's "crutical" kids continue t read and write..

So that they don't lose even more of their basic skills.

Students in indiana have lost roughly a "years worth" of their skills..

According to a study by standford university.

Rich says..

Don't give up because of the statistics..

Continue to be patient with your child.

"it's hard for that child so they're often time having moments where they don't want to do something, where they're having breakdowns.

It's happening in my house, i know it's happening in houses all around america.

I think the answer is those moments is to remember that this is different for your child too.

" to learn more about what you can do from home..

Visit w-t-h-i-t-v dot com reporting live in the newsroom, jordan kudisch, news 10.