School Closures and Regional Policies to Mitigate Learning Loss due to COVID-19: A Focus on the Asia-Pacific

A data-driven regional report breaking down the impact of pandemic school closures across Asia-Pacific and the policies implemented to counter learning loss . It examines effects on all education levels from early childhood to secondary, and analyzes countries’ remote learning initiatives and recovery strategies. The report finds proficiency levels have fallen, and it shares policy responses – such as remote learning, remedial programs – aimed at mitigating learning loss and building education system resilience against future disruptions.