Millions of students are instead enrolled in virtual classes- and they’re failing. Even for those students attending classes in person, keeping up in school can be difficult right now. Plummeting grades from life disruptions and virtual learning obstacles are a national concern. For many students, great parenting alone isn’t enough to get them back on track.

Among disruptions in medical treatment, significant life events and routine in general, Covid-19 has seriously disrupted the continuity of learning for teens and young adults in school. While students are expected to perform in a virtual setting, the transition to online learning and the implementation of new precautions has decreased access to teachers, guidance counselors and peers, hindering student motivation and attendance as well as limiting vital in-person engagement.

For teens and young adults who may have already struggled with learning obstacles, the lack of tools, resources and routine can complicate their lives as they navigate new disruptions. Many students don’t feel engaged with virtual learning platforms, experiencing ‘Zoom fatigue’ and low motivation. Academics may take a back seat as students spend their energy distracting from, processing, or worrying about the compromised safety and security of their world and loved ones.

It’s possible that students who didn’t previously show any (or many) symptoms of jeopardized academic performance or mental health may also experience school problems, anxiety, depression or other issues for the first time. While most of us have experienced stress this year, stress and anxiety can manifest differently on an individual basis: whether it’s acting out, withdrawing, school avoidance, or even crises such as suicidal ideation or unhealthy risk-taking, it’s important to address these issues before they worsen.

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