Survey Reveals 75% of Educators Expect Student Behavior to Be a Major Challenge in 2026-27 School Year

A survey by the EdWeek Research Center found that 75% of educators anticipate student behavior will be a significant challenge in the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Student engagement was also a top concern at 70%, while budget uncertainty was expected by 42% of respondents. These concerns arise amidst declining enrollment, strained state budgets, and threats to federal funding.