In Spring 2020, school districts across the United States closed schools and transitioned to online learning following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent report by the World Bank estimates that five months of school closures may decrease the effective years of schooling from 7.9 years to between 7.0 and 7.6 years. These life-long consequences require quick and careful planning from school districts as well as effective instruction and support from teachers.
This report can be used to aid teachers and staff in the event of ongoing school closures and virtual instruction.
