Brown University Economist and Parenting Author Emily Oster on What Will Happen to Kids This Fall

Emily Oster discusses the challenges parents face in balancing socialization and safety during school reopenings amid COVID-19. She explores educational options for parents, such as homeschooling and shared childcare, and addresses the impact of school closures on educational inequality. Oster also considers the long-term socialization effects on children and the economic implications of school and daycare closures.

What is a key challenge in reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic according to Emily Oster?

• Lack of interest from parents

• Balancing socialization and safety

• Insufficient number of teachers

• Overcrowded classrooms

What is one solution Emily suggests for parents when schools are not fully open?

• Sending children to boarding schools

• Forming groups with other families for shared childcare

• Relying solely on online classes

• Hiring a private tutor for each child

What is a major concern regarding education during the pandemic?

• Overemphasis on physical education

• Lack of extracurricular activities

• Widening educational gap among income groups

• Increased homework load

Which online learning tools does Emily mention as potential solutions?

• Duolingo and Rosetta Stone

• Khan Academy and Coursera

• Alexia and Zurn

• Udemy and Skillshare

What is a potential consequence of not addressing educational inequality during the pandemic?

• More students pursuing arts

• Higher college enrollment

• Increased dropout rates

• Improved standardized test scores

What does Emily say about the long-term socialization impact on children due to the pandemic?

• Children will become more independent

• There will be no impact at all

• It is too early to determine the impact

• It will have a significant negative impact

How does Emily describe the economic impact of school closures?

• Beneficial in the long run

• Difficult to quantify

• Negligible

• Easily quantifiable