The Impact of COVID-19 on Education Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented school closures, affecting over a billion children worldwide. This situation highlighted the need for rapid policy adaptation, as governments had to implement alternative education methods such as remote learning, television broadcasts, and paper packets. The response varied across countries, with some relying on multiple methods to ensure education continued amidst the crisis. This period of necessity provided a unique opportunity to study how quickly policies could change and the discrepancies between educational policy and its practical application.