Many US students are heading back to class soon or have already started school for the year. But the pandemic has left its mark on education—with US K-12 students facing learning losses and widened opportunity and achievement gaps. While challenges remain, there are also opportunities to seize the moment and reimagine both K-12 and higher education. Explore special collections on early childhood, primary, and secondary education, as well as higher education, to get smart on the most pressing issues, or dive deeper with articles on where to go from here.
Educating K–12 students amid COVID-19: The parental perspective
COVID-19 and education: The lingering effects of unfinished learning
Teacher survey: Learning loss is global—and significant
Reimagining a more equitable and resilient K–12 education system
How to transform higher-education institutions for the long term
COVID-19 crisis pushes US students into an uncertain job market