This research brief by UNICEF describes the educational strategies countries are putting into place, or plan to, in order to mitigate learning impacts of extended school closures, particularly for the most vulnerable children
COVID-19 Impacts on Student Learning
This report uses data from multiple interim assessments to examine how the rate of student learning from fall 2019 through winter 2020–21 differs from that of student learning before COVID-19. The results have been disaggregated these results for students who were economically disadvantaged, students who were English learners, students with…
Coronavirus: Impact on young people with mental health needs
This study conducted in the UK adds to a growing body of evidence showing the impact of the pandemic on children and young people’s mental health and underlines the steps that need to be taken by the government and educational institutions to ensure adequate support is given to students.
Gubbachi Learning Community
The focus of our work in the pandemic period was the well-being of the child and family in the face of crisis. Our academic programs aimed to maintain learning engagement, minimise learning losses and provide nutritional support to the child. Three pronged approach Alleviate distress due to livelihood loss Continuity…
Student Mental Health Survey (September 2020)
Active Minds survey of 2,051 students regarding the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health in September 2020. Key findings reveal that mental health has worsened over the course of the pandemic but students are resilient and have used a variety of coping strategies.
The COVID-19 slide: What summer learning loss can tell us about the potential impact of school closures on student academic achievement
This research examines how the observed typical average growth trajectory by grade for students who completed a standard-length school year compares to projections under two scenarios for the closures: a COVID-19 slide and COVID-19 slowdown.
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on education and mental health of Chinese children aged 7-15 years: an online survey
This study evaluates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and the effectiveness and attitudes towards online education among Chinese children aged 7-15 years by taking inputs from parents and caretakers.
Kerala: Relief for tribal students as Edamalakudy school reopens
The primary school is the first and the only tribal panchayat in the state Edamalakudy, which was temporarily shut down after two Covid cases were reported among the tribespeople, will reopen from Monday.
Projecting the potential impacts of COVID-19 school closures on academic achievement
This study produces a series of projections of COVID-19-related learning loss and its potential effect on test scores in the 2020-21 school year based on (a) estimates from prior literature and (b) analyses of typical summer learning patterns of five million students.
The impact of COVID-19 on student learning in New South Wales primary schools: an empirical study
This study compares student achievement during 2019 and 2020 in a sample of matched schools to examine the effects of the system-wide disruption to schooling in Australia.