Boris Johnson could take classical lesson in his rush to reopen schools | Larry Elliott
Evidence from the rest of the world is encouraging, but the PM may regret acting in haste
It's easy to see why Boris Johnson is keen to reopen England's classrooms. Closing schools has put vulnerable children at higher risk, widened inequality and deepened the economic slump caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
No question, the closure of schools is going to keep educationalists, sociologists and economists busy for years to come. There will be studies galore about the long-term impact of the lockdown on child development, social mobility, wellbeing and lifetime earnings. The findings are likely to make depressing reading, not least as there is evidence that depriving young people of education is bad news in a world where human capital matters more than ever before.
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