By Arianna Prothero, Staff Writer, Education Week
School leaders and educators are facing pressures from all quarters when it comes to starting school this fall—whether it’s trying to make up for lost learning, navigating the logistical challenges of safely opening school buildings, or steering the political challenges of closing them. All of this is taking place against the backdrop of budget cuts brought on by the economic fallout from the pandemic.
With so many competing demands, some child-development experts are worried that students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being will be put on the backburner.
This could be a recipe for disaster.