How to close the learning gap caused by the pandemic

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company How to close the learning gap The pandemic made the tough profession of teaching even tougher. Teachers remain under an unprecedented level of strain, exacerbated by shortages that have plagued school systems across the country. The impact on K–12 student learning has been significant: Unless steps are taken to address unfinished learning in the US, today’s students may earn $49,000 to $61,000 less over their lifetime; without teachers, closing the learning gap won’t be possible. Ahead of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, dive deeper into these topics: how learning loss is affecting students around the world teachers’ perspectives on unfinished learning, especially remote learning how states can improve support for children from birth to age 5 to ensure the best start in life reimaging the future of K-12 education Read more How COVID-19 caused a global learning crisis The pandemic has taken a substantial toll on students' academic progress as well as on their mental health. School systems can respond across multiple horizons to help students get back on track. Address the impacts COVID-19 and education: The lingering effects of unfinished learning US states and districts have the opportunity to not only help students catch up on unfinished learning from the pandemic but also tackle long-standing historical inequities in education. 4 actions to get educated   Teacher survey: Learning loss is global—and significant While the education response to the COVID-19 pandemic has varied widely, teachers agree on the high cost of remote learning, especially for vulnerable students. Findings from the front line   COVID-19 and education: An emerging K-shaped recovery As US students return to classrooms, some are catching up on unfinished learning, but others are falling further behind, widening prepandemic gaps. Support students   How states can improve well-being for all children, from birth to age five State governments have a unique opportunity to improve children's developmental trajectories. An integrated approach can help. Take targeted action Drivers of student performance: Insights from North America Our analysis of OECD PISA results from North America highlights four insights on student mindsets, teaching practices, instructional time, and early childhood education. 4 findings Reimagining a more equitable and resilient K–12 education system Responding to the changes that the COVID-19 crisis has wrought on education systems around the world requires building on what we know works, as well as looking ahead to what we know students will need. Recommit and reshape your models   MORE FROM MCKINSEY How do school shutdowns affect student achievement gaps? McKinsey partner and former public school teacher Jimmy Sarakatsannis talks about our latest report's findings and how his background informs his work today. Get perspective Partnering with UNESCO to help school systems respond to COVID-19 As educators weigh back-to-school options, online tool kits offer resources for creating new approaches to learning. Read the story To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Katherine Tam, a digital editor based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Public Sector alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007