050 - School Closures in the Time of COVID-19

Most schools closed suddenly and have had to scramble to stand up online learning or other solutions to continue instruction in the midst of the pandemic. Further complicating the response is the fact that no one knows how long this will last. Dr. Annette Anderson of the Johns Hopkins School of Education talks to Stephanie Desmon about the Digital Divide, how schools are trying to prevent a "COVID slide,"—the fear that learning can be lost over long breaks. They also discuss the burden on parents, and how some districts are stepping up to address disruptions to vital services like food and mental health support for students and their families.

Learn more: jhsph.edu/covid-19