Thought starting a thread for this might be better than derailing the "Daily Moan". How is teaching for you after two years of disruption?
The situation here for me in Mongolia:
We have been back fully in person for well over a year, but the toll from lockdown continues to make itself rudely felt. Kids are not only having a tough time of it academically (particularly in regards to literacy), but they are also struggling in a social and emotional sense. As frustrating as the behavior can be, I try to remain calm and remember that it a symptom of a situation that we have never really experienced.
Solution: (cos' a whinge fest just wouldn't be productive and I'm supposed to practice mindfulness lol)
I try to incorporate collaborative learning as much as possible- slowly but surely old social skills are awakening.
I try to encourage reading at home as much as possible, although I have no control on the English ability of parents.
Offering remedial classes for those that have really fallen behind.
I'm exhausted, but a 2023 or 2024 sabbatical is keeping me going