Students have been forced to attend classes underground or online, especially in regions near the front line. Experts say that Ukrainian children are falling behind as a result, academically and socially.
Tag: E-Learning
How a Kyiv School Stays in Session Amid Airstrikes and Blackouts
In Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, Russian strikes and power outages are part of the school day. Teachers and students press on with resolve.
‘Not Good for Learning’
New research is showing the high costs of long school closures in some communities.
India Pandemic School Closings Imperil ‘Demographic Dividend’
A large proportion of working-age people, once seen as a demographic advantage, could turn into a burden if many of them are undereducated and underemployed.
Covid Disrupts Education Across South Asia, U.N. Says
A UNICEF report warned that the pandemic had forced a premature transition to remote learning in a region where many lack reliable internet access.
States and cities across the U.S. debate the future of online learning.
Some school systems may follow New York City’s lead and stop offering remote instruction in the fall, while others retain the option for at least some families.
States and cities across the U.S. debate the future of online learning.
Some school systems may follow New York City’s lead and stop offering remote instruction in the fall, while others retain the option for at least some families.
Italy’s Problem With School Dropouts Goes From Bad to Worse in Pandemic
Even before the coronavirus hit, Italy had among the worst dropout rates in Europe. But closed schools and online classes have pushed students out in ever higher numbers.
Why School Districts Are Bringing Back Younger Children First
New York City became the highest-profile example when Mayor de Blasio said elementary schools would reopen starting Dec. 7.
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star, and His Fans, Are Taking Indigenous Studies
Dan Levy suggested in an Instagram post that his fans study Canadian Indigenous history along with him. About 64,000 people signed up.