The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge to education systems worldwide, requiring sudden shifts to remote and virtual learning. This Viewpoint offers practical guidance for teachers, institutional heads, and officials on how to address the crisis effectively. Key recommendations include: 1. **Preparations**: Ensure students have necessary materials, finalize test results, and prepare staff for remote teaching. 2. **Different Needs**: Address the unique challenges faced by students at different stages of their education, especially those transitioning to tertiary education or employment. 3. **Reassurance**: Provide frequent communication to students and parents to alleviate anxiety and offer support. 4. **Asynchronous Learning**: Leverage digital formats for asynchronous learning, which is more flexible and effective for remote teaching. 5. **Curricula and Assessments**: Design curricula that maintain interest through varied assignments and historical context, and focus on assessment to clarify learning objectives. 6. **After the Pandemic**: Explore flexible ways to repair learning trajectories, such as through open schools and universities, and continue to benefit from crisis mechanisms. The Viewpoint also provides a list of resources, including those from the Commonwealth of Learning, UNESCO, and online platforms like FutureLearn and OpenLearn, to support educators in implementing these strategies.The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge to education systems worldwide, requiring sudden shifts to remote and virtual learning. This Viewpoint offers practical guidance for teachers, institutional heads, and officials on how to address the crisis effectively. Key recommendations include: 1. **Preparations**: Ensure students have necessary materials, finalize test results, and prepare staff for remote teaching. 2. **Different Needs**: Address the unique challenges faced by students at different stages of their education, especially those transitioning to tertiary education or employment. 3. **Reassurance**: Provide frequent communication to students and parents to alleviate anxiety and offer support. 4. **Asynchronous Learning**: Leverage digital formats for asynchronous learning, which is more flexible and effective for remote teaching. 5. **Curricula and Assessments**: Design curricula that maintain interest through varied assignments and historical context, and focus on assessment to clarify learning objectives. 6. **After the Pandemic**: Explore flexible ways to repair learning trajectories, such as through open schools and universities, and continue to benefit from crisis mechanisms. The Viewpoint also provides a list of resources, including those from the Commonwealth of Learning, UNESCO, and online platforms like FutureLearn and OpenLearn, to support educators in implementing these strategies.