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SERIES: COVID-19’s Long-Term Policy Implications - COVID-19’s Impact on Short- and Long-Term Changes to the Education System

The COVID-19 pandemic has become the primary focus of today’s media and has forced industries to adapt to meet the public’s demand for solutions. Education systems throughout the world have felt the whiplash of this historic event. The majority of educational programs have taken to digital mediums, from transforming kindergarten programs into engaging online formats to adapting graduate programs to utilize new teaching methods.

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SERIES: COVID-19’s Long-Term Policy Implications - Responding to a National Mental Health Crisis

It is impossible to deny that the physical effects of COVID-19 on both individuals and our country at large are staggering. Policymakers are beginning to understand that COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on our nation’s mental health, and a legislative response is warranted.

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COVID-19 and Congressional and Political Calendars

As the COVID-19 outbreak and related restrictions continue, the congressional calendar, which was already compounded to accommodate for 2020 elections, will get tighter. Responding to the public health crisis and addressing the immediate economic impacts of the pandemic remain congressional priorities. However, policymakers are also looking at longer-term recovery options, as well as improving U.S. preparedness to respond to future public health threats. Furthermore, prior to the spread of the virus in the U.S., Congress was already confronting a number of looming policy expirations this year.

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