As the pandemic enters its third year, a cluster of new studies now show that about a third of children in the youngest grades are missing reading benchmarks, up significantly from before the pandemic.
To cope with increasing behavioral issues two years into the pandemic, administrators are giving students more time and space during the school day to seek support and recharge.
Demonstrations were held Wednesday at three St. Johns County schools, protesting a bill that would forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
"This is our moment. It's our moment, not only to keep schools open, but also to address the inequities that have existed in our school systems for far too long."
Students will push away when they feel like teachers or other staff are trying to change who they are, said Jethro Jones, during his FETC workshop Tuesday on contending with trauma.
