Many schools experienced declines in academic performance and increases in behavioral and emotional problems in the same period. So it seems a difficult trend t

Many schools experienced declines in academic performance and increases in behavioral and emotional problems in the same period. So it seems a difficult trend to interpret. Having said that, if it is a consequence it's not surprising. It can be interpreted in different ways though — what's the value add if it's all about the students and not the instruction? Classic educational dilemma.