Chapter 12: The Impact of the Coronavirus Covid-19 Global Pandemic on K–12 Students, Teachers, and Schools in the U.S.

The effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic both in the U.S. and globally will be felt for many years to come. This unprecedented health-related pandemic kept families sheltered in place in their homes for months. As the result of this unprecedented event, relationships with the government, the outside world, our communities, and each other had to be reoriented. In comparison, although COVID-19, January 2020, and the terrorist attack of September 11, 1991, were different crises, their impact on society will linger as tragic, defining historical moments. Unfortunately, society must be aware that tragic events like these unforgettable experiences could happen again.