School closures, government responses, and learning inequality around the world during COVID-19

According to UNESCO, as of April 14, 188 countries around the world have closed schools nationwide, affecting over 1.5 billion learners and representing more than 91 percent of total enrolled learners. The world has never experienced such a dramatic impact on human capital investment, and the consequences of COVID-19 on economic, social, and political indicators … Continue reading School closures, government responses, and learning inequality around the world during COVID-19