Covid school closures in poorer countries could affect this generation forever
Evidence is beginning to emerge about the educational impact of long-term school closures in low and middle income countries
10 June 2021 • 1:08pm
In some countries, schools remain closed, while in others they are reopening with Covid-19 control measures in place
Credit: Aamir Qureshi/AFP
Covid-19’s mass school closures could “affect this generation forever”, according to emerging evidence from countries around the world showing lower test scores, a loss of key skills and a higher risk of children dropping out as a result of the pandemic.
Experts have long expected the closures to have huge repercussions, but until recently, the evidence came mainly from higher income countries.
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