The COVID-19 pandemic upended education and schooling around the world. Fears about the spread of the virus caused schools to shut their doors mid-semester and forced parents to take on the home-school responsibilities of their children. The beginning of 2021 saw educators and government officials grappling with how to safely return to the classroom. Even years later, educators found that there was a significant decline in reading and math scores. Concerns over the long-term effects of the pandemic on children’s education linger.