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Cincinnati Magazine June 9, 2021 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder and only about 20 percent get the help they need. The pandemic added a new layer of issues caused by isolation and anxiety around health. Beechwood Independent Schools Superintendent Mike Stacy says the pandemic has highlighted both kids’ and adults’ social and emotional needs. Illustration by Emi Villavicencio “Everyone I’ve been in contact with has had a difficult 12 months,” he says. “The schools just really aren’t designed by traditional staffing formulas to be able to do the amount of catch-up work that’s going to be needed over the next 12 to 18 months. We’ll still have a residual effect from this.” ....
Cincinnati Magazine June 9, 2021 It’s no secret that everyday life was disrupted during the pandemic, and kids’ normal routines were shattered. Relationships, interactions, outside school activities, and school itself were sacrificed in order to mitigate COVID spread, and extracurricular activities were particularly upended. Whether it’s traveling to other schools to compete on an academic team, participating in traditional sports, or preparing for prom, the pause in regular activities was significant and, in many cases, crushing. Illustration by Emi Villavicencio Now that area schools have experienced a year without extra activities, innovative solutions have sparked new ideas and in-person events are slowly coming back. We talked with several area school leaders to hear how extracurriculars might change in the future and how important they are for students and parents alike. ....