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.
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.
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.
The IRA Prescription Drug Negotiation Program generated estimated savings of $12 billion in Medicare costs for 15 medications. The Maximum Fair Prices (MFP) applied for 2024 showed expected savings of $12.5 billion, with prices 44% lower than pre-IRA prices. The largest savings come from medications with fewer prior discounts.
The Brookings podcast The Current explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on students and workers. Molly Kinder and Rebecca Winthrop analyze how AI is transforming the workforce and how to prepare students for the future. It highlights a greater exposure of young people entering the labor market and the need to adapt to technological changes to remain relevant in a constantly evolving work environment.
