Schools Confront a Wave of Student Misbehavior, Driven by Months of Remote Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected routines, discipline, and social skills of students, with the last “normal” year occurring in 2018-2019. Schools have seen an increase in both minor incidents and more serious issues such as fights and gun possession. Districts are implementing a focus on mental health to help students learn appropriate behaviors and address the trauma of the last two years.