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Information about education provided online, with recent results of scientific research and useful information for teachers, parents, students and the general public. Contributing to an informed debate.

Harry A. Patrinos

Harry Anthony Patrinos is head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy at the University of Arkansas.

He specializes in the economics of education, particularly the returns to schooling, school-based management, demand-side financing and public-private partnerships. Previously, he was the Senior Adviser, Education, at the World Bank, where he also integrated the Office of the Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia.

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Mapping the Global Learning Crisis
The COVID-19 slide in education: new data on learning loss
Latest Science 15.12.2021 Reading time: 4 min

The COVID-19 slide in education: new data on learning loss

COVID-19 led to school closures throughout Europe. Early evidence is showing that the pandemic is resulting in learning losses. At its peak, the pandemic led countries in the region to close their schools. Given the abruptness of the situation, teachers and administrations were unprepared for this transition and were forced to build emergency remote learning systems. To reduce and reverse the long-term negative effects, countries need to implement learning recovery programs, protect educational budgets, and prepare for future shocks by building back better. However, we need to assess learning losses from more countries.


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Latest Science 19.04.2021 Reading time: 5 min

The Impact of COVID-19 on Education

COVID-19 school closures have brought significant disruption in education. Emerging evidence suggests that the pandemic is resulting in learning losses and increases in inequality. To reduce and reverse the long-term negative effects, countries need to implement learning recovery programs, protect educational budgets, and prepare for future shocks.

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