TITLE: THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATION
Keywords:
The COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented disruptions in education, affecting over 1.6 billion learners worldwide. Lockdowns and school closures necessitated a rapid shift to remote learning, exposing gaps in digital infrastructure, student engagement, and educational equity. This paper seeks to analyze the short-term and long-term effects of the pandemic on education, exploring how institutions, educators, and students adapted to these challenges and what strategies can be implemented to strengthen resilience in future crises.Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically transformed the global education landscape, affecting students, teachers, and institutions at all levels. This research paper explores the immediate challenges faced by educational systems worldwide, the adaptations that emerged in response to the crisis, and the long-term implications for education in a post-pandemic world. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, incorporating quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews with educators and policymakers. Findings suggest that while remote learning solutions mitigated some disruptions, they also exacerbated existing inequalities, necessitating systemic reforms to ensure equitable access to quality education in the future.
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