When the pendemic hit in early 20 20, schools around the world closed their doors. The pivot to remote teaching got under way and home learning resources were quickly rolled out. While schools have reopened in many places, millions of kids are yet to go back. Good data is starting to show just how massive the impact on learning has been mark johnson covers education for the economist.
For the second time in a week, Prime Minister Mario Draghi has tendered his resignation as his motley coalition government splintered further. The upheaval could not come at a worse time for the country. The pandemic’s devastating costs not only to children’s learning but also to their development are becoming clearer. And researchers are getting bacteria to make jet fuel.
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