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What do you think is (are) the primary reason(s) for the dramatic rise in special education enrollment in the U.S. in recent years? Check all that you think are significant.
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Pandemic-related learning loss
Increased awareness and diagnosis of disabilities
Impact of social isolation and mental health challenges
Increased screen time leading to developmental delays
Changes in IDEA identification criteria
Stronger parental advocacy for special education services
Increase in autism diagnoses
Mental health crisis among students
Long-term effects of early childhood trauma
State-level policy differences affecting identification and services
Other - Please comment
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Results of the survey of March 30, 2025
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A new report from Common Sense Media shows that kids are engaging in regular screen use earlier than ever, with about 40% of children having their own tablet by the time they are 2 years old. What do you think will be the outcome of this when students reach school age? Check all that apply.
Students will have increased literacy scores.---------------------------6.9%
Students will have more interpersonal problems.----------------------72.4%
Students will have less ability to focus on traditional school tasks.--89.7%
Students will have more anxiety and emotional problems.------------65.5%
Students will have increased computer skills.--------------------------34.5%
Other - please comment.--------------------------------------------------3.5%
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Comment
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Number of Responses = 29
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The results of access to screens for youth have shown a boom in mental health. Anxiety and depression are shown to have a negative effect on the youth. |
As an Early Childhood teacher, I worry about young children growing up with screens in their hands. I believe that it often takes away the interactive, interpersonal, and socialization that the child is having. Using digital tools trains them |
Parents use technology as a babysitter. There is an increase in health problems due to lack of exercise and active play… over stimulates the child.. less focus and attention span. From a retired teacher and principal. Hinders speech and language skills. |
Students also have decreased fine motor skills. |
There are good and bad things about technology. I am someone who grew up without any technology. I am an early childhood teacher, and I have seen how early children have a phone or iPad in their hands. They are glued and ultra-focused on technology almo |
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