Some kids are already back-to-school, and others will be headed there in the coming weeks. And while parents are understandably anxious about the new school year, they aren’t the only ones. A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf ofOffice Depot finds:
- Anxiety is not only high for parents this school year, but for teachers as well.
- 54% of both parents and teachers say the new school year is filling them with more anxiety than they had pre-pandemic.
- Three-fourths of teachers say they are more worried than ever that students won’t be prepared for school this fall.
- For parents, their biggest fear is their child contracting COVID (50%) followed by the safety and cleanliness of the school (40%)
- For teachers, 57% are most worried about their students having fallen behind academically.
- As for what teachers feel should be a priority in the classroom this year, they say it should be:
- Inclusivity (92%)
- Helping students feel more confident (91%)
- Having proper cleaning protocols (80%)
Source:SWNS Digital