Oregon Live – Laura Frazier
“Metro-area school districts are prioritizing student behavior among their youngest learners as educators report rising numbers of children struggling to manage their emotions in an academic environment. Teachers and administrators say more students are coming to school unprepared or unsettled, which can lead to tantrums, running from the classroom, despondent behavior or physical aggression. Officials aren’t sure exactly why the increase is happening and in most cases don’t have data tracking the trend. Still, several schools are adding staff, sending teachers to training sessions and offering curriculum focused on showing children how to handle their feelings.”(more)