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Examining Educational Policy Responses to Pandemics

by David Brown 1,*
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FER  2021 3(1):16; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fer.20210223
Received: 7 January 2021 / Accepted: 29 January 2021 / Published Online: 23 February 2021
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This paper aims to examine the responses of educational policies to the challenges posed by pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global education system, leading to unprecedented disruptions and necessitating swift and innovative policy responses. The study analyzes the various measures adopted by governments and educational institutions around the world in an effort to mitigate the adverse effects of pandemics on education. Key areas of focus include the shift to remote learning, the provision of digital resources, financial support for students and institutions, and the development of contingency plans for future crises. The analysis highlights the successes and shortcomings of these responses, emphasizing the need for long-term strategies and improved resilience within the educational sector. The paper argues that while technological advancements have played a crucial role in sustaining education during pandemics, there remain significant challenges in ensuring equitable access and maintaining the quality of education. This study contributes to the existing literature on pandemic education policy by providing a comprehensive overview of the global response and identifying areas for further research and improvement.

Keywords: Pandemic Education Policy; Remote Learning; Digital Resources; Educational Equity; Resilience.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Brown, D. (2021). Examining Educational Policy Responses to Pandemics. Frontiers of Educational Review, 3(1), 16. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20210223
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Brown, D. Examining Educational Policy Responses to Pandemics. Frontiers of Educational Review, 2021, 3, 16. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20210223
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Brown D. Examining Educational Policy Responses to Pandemics. Frontiers of Educational Review; 2021, 3(1):16. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20210223
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Brown, David 2021. "Examining Educational Policy Responses to Pandemics" Frontiers of Educational Review 3, no.1:16. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20210223

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Brown, D. (2021). Examining Educational Policy Responses to Pandemics. Frontiers of Educational Review, 3(1), 16. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20210223

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