Second, women are disproportionately taking on extra responsibilities at home during lockdowns as schools remain closed. [27] A recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco points in a similar direction. At the beginning of the pandemic, labour force participation in the United States declined much less for fathers compared with other men and all women.
Your hard work demonstrates that you understand the value of a good education for yourself. With your efforts and the efforts of others, I hope we will one day achieve the Children's Defense Fund's goal of a level educational playing field for all children. I wish you all the best in your conference and in your work. Thank you.