Learning loss due to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic

Engzell, Per; Frey, Arun; D. Verhagen, Mark

doi:10.1073/pnas.2022376118

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Learning loss due to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shared by NobleBlocks on Apr 7, 2021 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Per Engzell

Arun Frey

Mark D. Verhagen

Abstract

Significance School closures have been a common tool in the battle against COVID-19. Yet, their costs and benefits remain insufficiently known. We use a natural experiment that occurred as national examinations in The Netherlands took place before and after lockdown to evaluate the impact of school ...

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