The Case for Transformative Public Education: Responding to COVID-19 now while addressing long-term underlying inequalities

Educating the public is central to governmental and NGO responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This briefing paper of the Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures Network Plus addresses the following topics: What is Transformative Public Education? Why Transformative Public Education matters to the COVID-19 response Why Transformative Public Education matters for addressing long-term underlying risks to communities Examples of Transformative Public Education responses to COVID-19 Suggestions for governments and state welfare actors seeking to work with Transformative Public Education Suggestions for community leaders working with Transformative Public Education Transformative Public Education in times of physical distancing Key readings and resources

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Keywords

sustainable futures, Covid-19, public education

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