This pandemic has disrupted the education of at least 1.5 billion school students. That’s more than 90 percent of the world’s children. Although many schools in the west, along with private schools in the developing world, have continued some school activities online, more than 50 percent of learners worldwide do not have a household computer. The absence of face-to-face learning and opportunities for playing with friends will seriously affect the mental health of these children.
Countries are taking different approaches as to when, where, and how to reopen schools, and some places are emphasizing the benefits of outdoor learning.
