Rep. Sherae’a Moore is a Democrat serving the 8th District (Middletown). She is the vice chair of the House of Representatives’ Education Committee and of the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force.
Whether you are a seasoned educator, an administrator, school support staff, a parent or a student, one thing is clear: The state of education fundamentally changed after the pandemic. It has not only exposed but also exacerbated preexisting inequities that many have faced for far too long. We have all felt the impact, and it is imperative that we come together to navigate this new reality, ensuring that every student and staff member has the support and resources they need to succeed.
Some of the changes have been positive, like a new focus on student mental health and the integration of new technologies into the classroom. However, some changes have been less encouraging, particularly the rise in student behavior issues.
The problem of student behavior is well documented, in classrooms here in Delaware and across the nation. In response, the General Assembly created the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force to develop practical, effective solutions to this issue.