This article focuses on the education of children from migrant or refugee backgrounds and the measures implemented by different host countries to include these children in the formal education system. Human rights treaties state that migrant and refugee children should be granted immediate safety, well-being and education. However, following these guidelines may pose a challenge for host countries which lack the capacity to allocate large numbers of displaced persons. We analyse experiences from Mexico, the United States, Venezuela, Colombia, Ukraine and Poland. The question we seek to answer is how these host countries (United States, Colombia, and Poland) attempt to enhance educational achievement, andachievement and reduce repetition and drop-outs while addressing the stress and trauma that displacement en tails.
The article examines the impact of the rapid shift towards online education amidst the Covid-19 pandemic on various facets of teachers' and students' lives in Poland. In particular, it looks into the perceived advantages and drawbacks of this mode of instruction, its ramifications on the psychological welfare of educators and learners, and the pragmatic aspects associated with online learning, such as time management and navigating digital tools. Data was collected through an online questionnaire, disseminated via Google Forms. Findings underscore the profound and enduring effects of the abrupt transition to online education on the well-being of the educational community. Both instructors and students grappled with numerous challenges, necessitating swift adjustments to their daily routines, often leading to feelings of overwhelm and fatigue. Through this article, we aim to shed light on the pandemic's impact on education and the mental and physical health of educators and students alike.
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