COVID-19's Effect on Education

The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis. Many countries have (rightly) decided to close schools, colleges and universities. Teaching is moving online, on an untested and unprecedented scale. Many assessments have simply been cancelled. Clearly, these barriers will not only be a short-term problem but can also have long-term consequences for affected students. Inequality is likely to increase among students. The closure of schools, colleges and universities interrupts the teaching for students all over the world.