School report cards can cause significant anxiety in young students. The pressure and stress placed on children from academic evaluations is misplaced and adults should reconsider how performance is assessed and communicated to minimize harm. Overall, there is room for improvement in how the education system and parents support students' well-being over high-stakes testing.
School report cards can cause significant anxiety in young students. The pressure and stress placed on children from academic evaluations is misplaced and adults should reconsider how performance is assessed and communicated to minimize harm. Overall, there is room for improvement in how the education system and parents support students' well-being over high-stakes testing.