UNESCO’s Educational response

UNESCO’s support: Educational response to COVID-19

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In the context of widespread school closures to slow the spread of COVID-19, UNESCO is working with ministries of education in affected and concerned countries to ensure continued learning for all children and youth through alternative channels. A global virtual meeting of 73 countries including 24 education ministers and 15 vice-ministers took place on 10 March 2020.

UNESCO provides:    

1. Technical assistance to quickly prepare and deploy inclusive distant learning solutions, utilizing hi-tech, low-tech and no-tech approaches.

2. A community of practice to exchange experiences, pose questions and seek support to maintain the provision of inclusive education. Country representatives who wish to join please contact: COVID19taskforce@unesco.org(link sends e-mail).

3. A selection of free digital educational resources that governments, schools, teachers, parents can use to open opportunities for learners.

4. A repository of national learning platforms designed to support the continuity of curriculum-based study.

5. Partnerships to expand national and local capacities to assure the remote provision of education. Organizations interested in joining UNESCO should send an email to: COVID19taskforce@unesco.org(link sends e-mail). 

6. Global monitoring of country-wide and localized school closures and the number of learners affected.