Back-To-School Challenges That Catch Families Off Guard

"Send me a Text Message!" Student behavior is rising to the top of educators’ worry lists and it is not just a “kids these days” problem. I dig into new survey findings from school administrators, leaders, and teachers and unpack what they believe will shape the school year: behavior, engagement, student well-being and mental health, and academic achievement in reading and math. I also connect those school-side realities to what families feel at home when mornings get rushed, stress spikes, a...