• Addressing Specific Issues - Disengagement

    Understanding Student Disengagement in Schools

    Of all the challenges students face in school, disengagement is the one that keeps showing up—again and again. No matter the subject, no matter the age group, it’s always there. And if you’ve ever stepped into a classroom, I’m sure you’ve seen it too. “I’m bored.”“I can’t be bothered.”“Why do I even need to know this?” Sound familiar? These phrases are becoming far too common in schools, and let’s be honest—we’ve probably said them ourselves at some point. While they might seem like harmless complaints, they’re actually red flags. They signal something deeper: a growing disconnect between students and their…