People who say that education is expensive are wrong. Education is not expensive – the lack of education is expensive! Expensive to the individual, to the family, the community and the nation.
With the closing of school due to the virus, the shortages of educators, and school bus drivers, it is expected that the student dropout rate will rise. Some are already asking the question, “Will children return to school?”
Students have become frustrated, depressed, and suicidal. Suicide is now the second leading cause of youth death. Schools must address the mental as well as physical health of young people. This will become increasingly difficult as there aren’t a sufficient number of school counselors or psychologists.
Can parents and educators identify the early warning signs of anxiety, stress, and trauma? What steps can parents take to slow down stop the dropout process?