The Post-Pandemic Workforce, Learning in Conflict Zones, and More

May 26, 2023

Editor's note: The Brief will be on a short hiatus for the Memorial Day holiday in the United States. Look out for the next edition on May 30.

Conflict, insecurity, and the resulting humanitarian crises are majorly disrupting education systems in many parts of Africa. In a new Foresight Africa viewpoint, Halimatou Hima highlights the scale of the problem and shares recommendations to provide quality education to students affected by armed conflict.

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During the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the U.S. labor force experienced a decline of more than 8.2 million people. While many workers have come back, labor force participation remains below pre-pandemic levels. Lea Rendell joins the Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity to discuss the factors at play.

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School readiness levels vary widely in America. This has led many to conclude that a high-quality pre-K experience would help children do better in school and reduce current educational and income disparities. Isabel V. Sawhill and Morgan Welch share findings from pre-K research along with results from their simulation model looking at gaps in school readiness.

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