Male school student sprays female student's hands with sanitiser. All students in the classroom are wearing face masks.

A long road to recovery: National education responses to COVID reveal key equity concerns

A new survey of 142 countries highlights the challenges faced by students during COVID, particularly those already disadvantaged

The persistence of socio-economic disadvantage in education

Many people believe that educational pathways are largely determined by merit. But the concept of merit in education can be controversial – particularly when educational opportunities are influenced by socio-economic status.