Economist Podcasts Lessons unplanned: school shutdowns spread
Mar 20, 2020
Amy Hawkins, an international affairs writer for The Economist, discusses the profound educational and social fallout from COVID-19 school closures. Stanley Pignol, a finance correspondent based in Paris, examines volatile stock markets and regulators' concerns about potential shutdowns. Anne Rowe, the obituaries editor, shares the inspiring journey of Matvee Natanson, aka 'Falafel,' a backgammon genius who rose from homelessness to notoriety in the gaming world, illustrating resilience amidst chaos.
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Widespread School Closures and Their Impacts
- School closures due to COVID-19 have wide-ranging consequences.
- These impacts are social, economic, and educational, affecting children, parents, and the workforce.
Unparalleled Educational Disruption
- The UN warns of unparalleled educational disruption due to school closures.
- Children are potential vectors of COVID-19, prompting closures despite their low susceptibility.
Social Costs of School Closures
- Closing schools carries significant social costs, especially for poor children.
- These children rely on schools for meals, safety, and shelter, highlighting societal inequalities.