Dylan and Jerusalem are joined by Vox Policy Editor Libby Nelson to talk about the current state of Covid-19 and schools. They discuss vaccine mandates, rapid testing – or a lack thereof – and teacher burnout. Plus, a white paper about college majors and GPA requirements.
References:
Why schools weren’t “back to normal” this year
The pandemic caused huge levels of learning loss, especially in districts with less in-person schooling, and especially in poor countries
Can pandemics affect educational attainment? Evidence from the polio epidemic of 1916
Some schools are going remote on Fridays to address “burnout”
Schools cre closing classrooms on Fridays. Parents are furious.
Do school closures and school reopenings affect community transmission of COVID-19? A systematic review of observational studies
Quarantines are driving down attendance
The “test to stay” alternative to quarantines
How school districts have used their Covid relief funds
White Paper: “College Major Restrictions and Social Stratification”
Hosts:
Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox
Jerusalem Demsas (@jerusalemdemsas), policy reporter, Vox
Libby Nelson (@libbyanelson), policy editor, Vox
Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer & engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts
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