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Didier Jourdan, Nicola Gray, Valérie Ivassenko

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |June 20, 2022
    PubMed
    Summary

    The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread school closures, impacting over 800 million students globally. This analysis examines school closures and reopenings, advocating for an integrated educational health approach to protect students and maintain quality education.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Education Policy
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated unprecedented public health interventions, including widespread school closures affecting over 800 million students.
    • These closures had significant social, educational, economic, and health ramifications worldwide.
    • Disruptions ranged from full closures to reduced or part-time schooling, impacting global student populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the critical issues surrounding school closures and reopenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • To draw lessons from the crisis regarding decision-making and practical implementation.
    • To advocate for an integrated educational approach to health.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of available scientific data on pandemic impacts on education.
    • Consideration of diverse national responses and international professional experiences.
    • Analysis of decision-making processes and field implementation challenges.

    Main Results:

    • School closures were a striking but disruptive pandemic management measure.
    • Significant educational disruptions persist for a large proportion of the world's students.
    • Effective strategies require national frameworks and empowered local actors.

    Conclusions:

    • An educational approach to health is crucial, extending beyond the school environment.
    • Developing national frameworks and empowering local stakeholders are key to protecting pupils.
    • Balancing epidemic prevention with maintaining a quality educational process is essential.

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