students' learning loss after months of remote schooling and to meet the increased social and emotional needs of children since the pandemic -- all while blunting the potential spread of COVID-19 in schools.The potential for heightened mental health challenges confronting schools in the fall is evident in new Gallup Panel polling of parents with school-aged children conducted via the web in May.
Nearly three in 10 (29%) say their child is "already experiencing harm" to their emotional or mental health because of social distancing and closures.
Another 14% indicate their children are approaching their limits, saying they could continue social distancing a few more weeks until their mental health suffers.