After the pandemic, schools nationwide reported an increase in student behavior problems. In Utah, like many other states, it continues to be a major concern.
A report commissioned by the Utah State Board of Education and released this spring found that student behavior and mental health are a primary concern for many districts and charter schools. The board hired a consulting firm to analyze what schools need and how the state agency can help.
In the report, anonymous school leaders said behavior problems have impacted every aspect of the school day. It disrupts instructional time, interferes with other students’ learning, contributes to decreased staff morale and takes up a lot of time and resources.
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