The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government’s COVID-19 response has begun its fourth week, focusing on the impact of pandemic policies on education. Key figures facing questioning include the Children’s Ombudsman and Paul Rosenmöller, former chairman of the secondary education association VO-raad. The hearings aim to assess the effectiveness and consequences of measures implemented in the education sector during the pandemic. Lawmakers are expected to probe decisions related to school closures, remote learning, and support for students and teachers. The inquiry seeks to determine whether sufficient consideration was given to the educational and developmental needs of children throughout the crisis. This week’s sessions will likely reveal insights into the challenges faced by schools and the government’s response to those challenges. The overall goal of the inquiry is to learn lessons from the pandemic to better prepare for future crises.