Source research: Angrist, N. et al. Mobile education builds resilience during shocks in five countries. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-10990-x (2026). Messages for policy • Education systems can be made more resilient by building mobile-phone tutoring into emergency responses, to ensure that learning continues when schools are closed because of disease, conflict or climate shocks. • Prioritize live
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