This work attempts to synthetize existing research about the impact of Covid-19 school
closure on student achievement. It extends previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses …

An examination of over 100 Covid-19 studies reveals that many relied on false assumptions
that over-estimated the benefits and under-estimated the costs of lockdown. The most recent …

Suspension of face-to-face instruction in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to
concerns about consequences for students' learning. So far, data to study this question have …

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the sharpest global economic downturn since the
Great Depression. Figure 1 displays deviations from long-term trends in gross domestic …

• The COVID-19 pandemic led to school closures around the world, affecting almost 1.6
billion students• Even short interruptions in a child's schooling significantly negatively affect …

Abstract The coronovirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted many school
districts to turn to distance or at-home learning. Studies are emerging on the negative effects …

If school closures and social-distancing experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic
impeded children's skill development, they may leave a lasting legacy in human capital. Our …

Inequalities in the pandemic Page 1 SUMMARY This paper summarizes some of the major
inequalities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses avenues for …

Based on novel survey data, we document a persistent rise in work from home (WFH) over
the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using theory and direct survey evidence, we argue …

This chapter provides new evidence on educational inequality and reviews the literature on
the causes and consequences of unequal education. We document large achievement gaps …