Journal of Development Economics· 2023Q1
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s learning and wellbeing: Evidence from India
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Short summary
COVID-19 school closures in India led to children losing an average of 9 months of math and 11 months of language learning, with the most disadvantaged children suffering the greatest losses.
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Key points
- Children lost 9 months of math and 11 months of language learning due to COVID-19 school closures in India.
- Children lacking resources and parental support experienced the most significant learning deficits.
- Regular practice, teacher interaction, and technology use were linked to reduced learning loss.
- Children's psychological wellbeing improved during the pandemic period.
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Abstract
We study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated school closure on primary school children's learning and mental wellbeing in Assam, India. Using a comprehensive dataset that tracked and repeatedly surveyed approximately 5000 children across 200 schools between 2018 and 2022, we find that children lost the equivalent of nine months of learning in mathematics and eleven months in language, during the pandemic. Children lacking resources and parental support experienced the largest losses. Regular practice, teacher interaction, and technology were associated with less learning loss. Over the same period, children's psychological wellbeing improved. Our research provides valuable insights for designing post-emergency programs.
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