Name calling and profanity. Spitting, kicking and hitting. Ripping books. Brandishing scissors.
These are some of the behaviors educators say are increasing in Oregon classrooms.
Teachers have voiced concerns to the Oregon Education Association over the past few years about disruptive behaviors that not only affect the student doing those things, but also have lasting effects on their peers and educators.
The association released a report detailing what they call “a crisis of disruptive learning.”
Read more about the report and issues here.
Natalie Pate 