Schools across the United States are grappling with multiple challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic, from academic setbacks to increased misbehavior and teacher absenteeism. In particular, Oregon schools have struggled to recover, lagging behind others in the nation. Conversely, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have shown remarkable resilience, with students achieving significant post-pandemic academic gains in reading and math, outperforming most large school districts nationwide. This success is attributed to new research celebrating CPS's return to pre-pandemic reading levels. However, the broader educational landscape faces hurdles, including dwindling federal funding, declining student enrollment, and contentious debates over budget adjustments. Additionally, absenteeism has surged, and some districts have resorted to private firms to address truancy. Amidst these academic concerns, teachers are also confronting rising violence among pupils, with reports of increased aggression and safety fears in schools, notably in Scottish schools. This complex situation underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to recovery, prioritizing both academic recovery and mental health support.
Teachers in Aberdeen have told BBC News they are traumatised, fear for their safety and are scared to go to to work because of escalating pupil violence. https://t.co/Y4HavyLlli
Schools across the U.S. have faced no shortage of challenges since the pandemic. Students are behind academically. Cases of misbehavior are up. But there is another problem that has left some school districts scrambling. Teachers are missing more school. https://t.co/4NSFRzURcP
Teachers speak out over rising pupil violence, saying they are traumatised and fear for their safety https://t.co/3BWWHmWGcT
Yet another damning report outlining the scale of violence in scottish schools has been published. What has gone wrong with children's behaviour and how do we get it back on track? https://t.co/lDJfiKytPG
Fewer Scots will be able to go to university north of the border because of SNP/Green Coalition cuts to funding and the refusal to charge tuition fees, says the IFS. Funding for students per year of study has fallen by 19 per cent in real terms since 2013–14, leaving Scottish…
Teachers speak out over rising pupil violence https://t.co/vlX3cOYKOa
Covid-19 recovery for schools should prioritize supporting student mental health and well-being, in addition to making up lost academic ground. @eduprofjamil @ConversationUS A Bronx school district offers lessons in boosting student mental health https://t.co/C8EOHel4D1
Chicago Public Schools recover from pandemic declines more than other districts, a study shows. @chalkbeatchi reports: https://t.co/0R8AAvDzSS https://t.co/emOzpQCPaA
Absenteeism has nearly doubled since the pandemic. With state and federal governments largely abdicating any role in getting kids back into classrooms, some schools have turned to private companies for a reimagined version of the truant officer. https://t.co/8WSTkKUnCP
Philly educators are leaving at alarming rates. Here are 3 teachers’ stories. https://t.co/dxWWZ4D53X via @phillyinquirer @newskag
“Last month, several teachers offered a tearful plea for assistance at a school committee meeting. The teachers said there have been multiple fights at the high school recently.” https://t.co/IrfwliHO73
Students across Chicago Public Schools recorded some of the largest post-pandemic academic gains in reading and math, according to a new national study. “CPS students outpaced the state as a whole in similar districts." https://t.co/kfdSDC6sYB
Chicago Public Schools officials are celebrating new research that shows students have recovered to prepandemic reading levels and outperformed most large school districts nationwide. https://t.co/7aHkDefEtG
Chicago Public Schools recover from pandemic declines more than other districts, study shows @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/cv2JKKy693
"Federal money is drying up. Student enrollment is declining. And unions have a history of arguing that any resulting budgetary adjustments are evidence of underfunded public education and justify teachers’ strikes." https://t.co/BNvoFY1juX
A sobering look at how Oregon school kids not only were disproportionately set back during the pandemic but also (unlike other states) have yet to recover. https://t.co/zQ8v2wrXTX https://t.co/T7TVmq9PLF