Erin Leif

Post-COVID, teachers have reported student behaviour appears to be getting worse, with students more distracted and less engaged than before the pandemic.

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Instilling values of respect and tolerance can contribute to fostering a more joyful, inclusive, and equitable school environment.

If we’re going to genuinely improve behaviour and disruptions at school, we need to move from “fixing the blame” towards “fixing the problem”.