Disparities in School Funding: The pandemic has highlighted and widened the existing disparities in school funding, with wealthier districts able to adapt more easily to remote learning compared to poorer districts.

Long-term Effects on Student Achievement: Learning loss during the pandemic may have long-term effects on student achievement, potentially widening the achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Need for Policy Reforms: The article suggests that policy reforms are necessary to address the funding inequities and support recovery efforts to mitigate learning loss.