A small DeWitt County school district is reviewing its 2023-24 school year and one thing that continues to show up is the impacts of COVID decisions.

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Blue Ridge Schools Superintendent Dr. Hilary Stanifer explains a new program provides the ability to identify learning gaps within its classes. 

As district leadership goes back to evaluate the latest school year, they are finding they have a very concerning mental health crisis among its student body.

As she reflects on the decisions that were made during COVID and sees how those decisions have impacted kids now, Dr. Stanifer confesses, there are some decisions she would make differently now.

The district has done a few things to respond to some of the issues they are seeing. Dr. Stanifer explains among them were some small group coaching sessions with teachers at various points this school year.

Dr. Stanifer indicates the district has plans for more social and emotional learning next school year.