Post-COVID Learning Paths: How Grade Level During the Pandemic Shapes Educational Trajectories
The effects of the pandemic on post-COVID learning vary by the level of students. A generalized and uneven loss of learning was observed, greater in mathematics and in older students.
Critical Negotiations to End the Conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The Brookings Institution hosts negotiations between the US, Russia, Ukraine and Europe to end the war. Experts address Putin’s negotiation tactics and the situation on the battlefield. A solid agreement is highlighted as crucial for European stability and global security. Kirill Dmitriev and presidential envoys participate. Putin seeks to pressure the West to concede.
Empowering Mid-Tier Education Governance to Scale Impact in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Educational governance in low- and middle-income countries is crucial to improve education. Intermediate actors, which connect central policies with schools, are often underutilized. The report highlights their importance to scale up educational innovations and suggests that governments share decision-making authority with them, training and supporting them to strengthen the education system.
Syria: The Jihadist Ghosts of Al-Sharaa
The government of Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Syria faces discontent from allied jihadist groups such as Hayat Tahrir al Sham, complicated by internal divisions and the influence of the Islamic State. A mediation sought by Al-Sharaa is hindered by the jihadists’ distrust.
Transforming the EU: Digital Services Need More Than Just the Digital Omnibus for Competitiveness
The European Commission proposed a digital omnibus to simplify regulations in the EU, but fails to achieve a transformative reform or the desired competitiveness. Changes are proposed in data regulations, particularly in the Data Act, although it presents deficiencies. The proposal includes modifications to the GDPR to address consumer fatigue with privacy consent notifications, with browser extensions as a solution.