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No school, hard knocks: developing-world students hit hard

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Child Labor

This chapter explores the devastating effects of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on children's education, mental health, and well-being. It highlights the rise in child labor and early marriages as families struggle economically, focusing on poignant stories like that of a young girl in Bangladesh. The disparities in remote learning access between developing nations are also examined, revealing the long-term implications for children's futures and national economies.

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