Disadvantaged from the start, students now have even fewer opportunities for an enhanced education experience, especially those studying in under-funded schools. This can damage individual wealth in the long-term: According to the Census Bureau, higher education is correlated with lower poverty rates. "We have this bifurcated society where some kids' parents are in their 20s and some kids' parents are in their 40s, people who are a bit older have more established work lives. Furthermore, returning to school and re-engaging students is going to be a problem on its own, but there is hope as long as students stay in school. "It will be the case that some kids will just not find their way back to school," Garcia continued.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 13, 2021 14:37 UTC