Inequality is not a new problem, but the COVID-19 pandemic just made it more visible around the world. “Learning Loss” became a common experience for this generation of children in vulnerable groups. (Photo courtesy of APREMC II)

 

Education is an important tool when dealing with inequality, be it economic, social or others. Children can escape the poverty trap, whereas their parents could not do so for generations, according to Dr. Kraiyos Patrawart, Managing Director, Equitable Education Fund (EEF).

 

Inequality is not a new problem, but the COVID-19 pandemic just made it more visible around the world. “Learning Loss” became a common experience for this generation of children in vulnerable groups.

 

According to the latest study by UNESCO and UNICEF, countries in the Asia-Pacific region were the first to be impacted by COVID-19, which disrupted access to education for 760 million children during the initial peak of the pandemic in 2020.

 

Though the problem is not unique to Thailand, the Thai government admits that it is a big challenge trying to keep all children in school. Education minister, Treenuch Thienthong, said that just another 3 more years in secondary school can make a huge difference in their life opportunities.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/generation-of-learning-loss-due-to-covid-19/

 

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What I have found odd about this whole covid school fiasco, is why they simply have not said in ALL countries,  fine, due to covid you will have to stay another year or so. At some point students are going to start suing for lack or education - or those that were not 'awarded' good grades on 'guesswork' start suing for having to do the real tests that the 'awarded  grades generation' didn't. Going through life on 'bonus' grading is a better advantage

what where they learning in the first place besides their numbers.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Though the problem is not unique to Thailand, the Thai government admits that it is a big challenge trying to keep all children in school.

Thailands education system has been interfered with for decades to keep the masses un-educated and indoctrinated so as to perform like worker ants, not ask questions and be subordinate to the masters.

43 minutes ago, malibukid said:

what where they learning in the first place besides their numbers.

How to subservient to the masters.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

the Thai government admits that it is a big challenge trying to keep all children in school.

where they can be indoctrinated by the Thai military to not challenge the status quo.

This loss of direct school contact should lead to a rise in average IQ, as children get to think independently and not collectively.