Most governments around the world have temporarily closed schools in an attempt to
contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have launched distance learning
programs and are beginning to plan for recovery, a phase that involves much more than
reopening the gates and readmitting students. During the response, there may be
opportunities for governments to improve practices and “build back better,” but decisions are
being made under extreme uncertainty. In this context, education policymaking is particularly …