Socioemotional trajectories during the pandemic

This report by eduLab21, the Ayrton Senna Institute’s Laboratory of Sciences for Education, reveals the alarming effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the socioemotional development of children and teenagers, using the Brazilian municipality of Sobral as a case study. Examining the trajectories of their emotional resilience, mental health, academic performance, and social interactions, it calls on policymakers and school communities to take urgent action in addressing its lingering impact on student outcomes.