The Indonesian government’s attempt to reopen some schools has reportedly been opposed by teachers and health experts who argued that the move could worsen the country’s outbreak. Most Indonesian schools that have remained shut since March. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and has reported more than 157,800 cases of coronavirus disease or COVID-19, the second-highest infections in Southeast Asia, but the death toll in the region is the highest. Further, the World Health Organisation reported that children aged 9-14 accounted for 6.8% of total reported cases in Indonesia, well above the global average of 2.5%.Only about 40% of Indonesians have internet access, which will expect to widen inequalities and access to quality education. ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, an education think tank, expects learning inequalities in Indonesia to widen as a result of school closures. The think tank does however offer ways this can be combated. First, the Ministry of Education and Culture should quickly find measures to ensure students’ ability during school closures to gauge the severity of learning losses. Next, the ministry should encourage teachers to assess students’ learning levels from time to time and adapt their lessons accordingly.