With Hilary havoc behind them, schools across San Diego County are now open and ready for learning.
The unusual start aside, I wonder if this academic year will mark a return to our old, pre-pandemic “normal” or if the gaps it created are insurmountable. I hear stories from restorative justice practitioners who work for the National Conflict Resolution Center in schools across the county — and I’m grateful we’re in place, making a difference for kids.
The pandemic years, with their patchwork of remote learning opportunities, had the same effect on academic progress. In January, McKinsey & Company published findings from the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress report, which showed that some two decades of progress in math and reading have been wiped out.
Social emotional learning also suffered, with setbacks in all grade levels. SEL is foundational to achieving self-awareness, managing emotions, and building positive relationships. NCRC’s restorative team has seen the effects: more depression, anxiety and emotional distress among students; reduced engagement and interest in learning; fractured social connections.
Administrators are dealing with the shortfalls however they can, relying on long-term substitutes, relaxing qualifications, or hiring teachers from overseas. Some districts are using financial incentives and even shortened work weeks to attract teachers.
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