Clifton, NJ – Common Security Corp. has published the following research brief titled “An
Analysis on the Impact of COVID-19 School Closures on Future Earnings of Students in the
United States”[https://www.commonsec.org/publication_04_12022020] to present a perspective into a situation that is currently being debated by many
state and municipal leaders faced with determining how to approach the status of schools during
the pandemic. It serves to highlight the possible long-term damage on economic recovery and the
impact that future generations face. Our goal is to provide unique insight to help decision-makers
on every level to address the challenges communities are facing as well as start discourse on the
long-term variables when it comes public education.

As the U.S. approaches a critical period in the pandemic, with cases rising across
the nation but two vaccines on the horizon, we are faced with determining the mark
that will be left by the pandemic on the economy, especially to begin preventative measures. It is
also vital that we continue to research and better understand the extent of the impact, the
variables involved, and design recommendations

Our Chief Policy Officer, Habib Rahman-Kader, prepared this report for his Health Policy
Analysis course as he pursues an MPH in Health Policy and Management at Emory University.
The report has been edited to provide a more concise policy recommendation. We hope the
thought-provoking brief contributes to the discussion and we hope that an effective solution can
be developed as policies on economic recovery are hammered out.

The Common Security Corp. is an independent non-partisan public policy organization dedicated to
addressing America’s human security concerns, adopting the emerging paradigm of a people-centric
approach. We aim to address the issues affecting every American, putting communities at the center of
our advocacy, to build a stronger and more united country that will lead to greater freedom and
prosperity.