The outbreak of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) has already forced schools and universities to close in China. It has also resulted in increased difficulties for international students to travel to attend their educational institutions as well as stoppage of on the ground operations of supplementary education (tutoring) services. Korea, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Italy are closing schools in the infected area and more countries are considering or preparing the closure of schools. And the situation seems to worsen globally, likely to affect more people and more schools.

This unfortunate event gives us an unwelcome opportunity to rethink education. At the invitation of the ECNU Review of Education, a journal published by Sage, I am collecting thoughtful imaginations about what education would be like if all schools are closed for more than a year. The journal will publish a summary of the contributions with proper attribution.

Please share your thoughts using the comments box below. Make sure to include information about you and how you want to be referenced. Thank you.

What would happen to our global and local educational systems, if the Coronavirus outbreak lasted for a year?