By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Mar 23 2026 A global simulation study suggests that pandemic school shutdowns did more than interrupt learning, they may have widened inequality and reduced children’s chances of surpassing their parents’ education. Key takeaways Attainment and mobility COVID-19 school closures were projected to lower educational attainment and weaken intergenerational educational mobility, especially in areas without remedial recovery measures.

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