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Trends & Insights on Student Behavior
Attendance is the #1 behavior challenge school leaders say they face in 2026. But it’s not the only one. This report compiles insights from school leaders on the full spectrum of student behavior shifts shaping classrooms today.
Trends & Insights on Student Behavior
Attendance is the #1 behavior challenge school leaders say they face in 2026. But it’s not the only one. This report compiles insights from school leaders on the full spectrum of behavior shifts shaping classrooms today.
Introduction
At FETC 2026, we listened closely to the growing challenges educators face, from attendance drops to distractions like cell phones and vaping, all impacting student engagement and instructional time. We invited school leaders to share their thoughts on a live “insight wall,” using nothing but three stickers and their honest perspective. Hundreds of educators responded, placing stickers on three key questions about student behavior and engagement. Their feedback revealed powerful trends shaping schools today and in the years ahead.
What’s Inside the Report
Across every insight, the brief reinforces a central theme: schools don’t need more tools—they need better alignment.
- Understand how behavior and attendance challenges are evolving in near real time
- See how their experience compares to peers nationwide
Identify where daily disruption is costing the most time and energy - Recognize opportunities to simplify systems and modernize workflows
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What’s Inside the Report
Across every insight, the brief reinforces a central theme: schools don’t need more tools—they need better alignment.
- Understand how behavior and attendance challenges are evolving in near real time
- See how their experience compares to peers nationwide
Identify where daily disruption is costing the most time and energy - Recognize opportunities to simplify systems and modernize workflows