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Title: The Impact of Socioeconomic Disadvantages on Academic Achievement during COVID-19 School Disruptions
Language: English
Authors: Promethi Das Deep, Nitu Ghosh, Yixin Chen, Catherine Gaither
Source: Journal of Education and Learning. 2025 14(5):57-73.
Availability: Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1595 Sixteenth Ave Suite 301, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9 Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: jel@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jel
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Socioeconomic Status, Disadvantaged Youth, At Risk Students, Achievement Gap, Low Income Students, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, Access to Education, Access to Computers, Barriers, Distance Education, Hunger, Housing, Technology Uses in Education, Parent Role, Stress Variables, Elementary Secondary Education
ISSN: 1927-5250
1927-5269
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education worldwide, magnifying existing socioeconomic disadvantages. This narrative review utilized the SANRA--a scale for the quality assessment of narrative review articles to examine 20 articles from the past six years to explore the impacts of the shift to online learning, especially for children from lower-income households. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds faced significant challenges, leading to widening academic gaps. Key factors included limited access to technology and reliable internet, inadequate parental support due to work commitments or limited education, and emotional stress from social isolation, financial instability, and health concerns. While wealthier families could afford private tutors or extra resources, lower-income students struggled to maintain educational continuity. Additionally, parents with higher levels of education were better equipped to support their children's learning. The digital divide left many students unable to fully participate in virtual classes or complete assignments, resulting in long-term learning losses. Food insecurity and unstable housing further hindered their focus on education. Addressing these disparities requires systemic interventions such as increased access to technology, targeted academic recovery programs, and stronger school-community partnerships. Without such measures, the educational inequities deepened by COVID-19 may persist for generations.
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