Children Across Europe Going Back Here Countries Managing Covid Covid19 After School May 2026

: A major post-pandemic concern is the rise in "unjustified absences" or truancy. In response, 37 European education systems have implemented National Strategies to Tackle Absenteeism for 2024/2025. Key actions include:

Education systems across Europe are currently navigating several critical "after-school" challenges left by the pandemic: : A major post-pandemic concern is the rise

: The rapid shift to remote learning catalyzed long-term digital investments. Most EU countries (except Denmark ) are currently deploying ultra-wideband connections and providing digital devices to students and teachers. Most EU countries (except Denmark ) are currently

: Germany is developing specialized national learning platforms to support blended learning. For the , European countries have shifted their

: Countries like Spain are integrating the EU Framework of Digital Competences directly into the curriculum.

For the , European countries have shifted their focus from emergency COVID-19 containment to managing long-term educational recovery and resilience. While active mitigation measures like mask mandates and forced closures have largely been retired, the "after-school" legacy of the pandemic is being managed through structural reforms in digitalization, student well-being, and attendance policies. Managing the Post-Pandemic Legacy (2024–2025)

: Custom learning paths for students struggling to reintegrate into full-time in-person schooling.