ISSUES ON K-12 IMPLEMENTATION

 Limited Resources
Every school deals with resource restrictions. Maybe you're understaffed or simply don't have room
in the budget or additional supplies. This directly impacts the educational experience, but it also
raises stress levels for staffers. For example, a teacher must stretch themselves thin to
accommodate more learners. Limited resources can even have a ripple effect on parents, given
that they contribute more of their time or funds to pick up the slack.

 Safety Risks (COVID Crisis)

One of the most significant K-12 education challenges today is the COVID-19 crisis. Educators
have been forced to adapt to the new normal and social distancing has added even more hurdles
to the learning path. For instance, desks must be spaced at least 2 meters apart and everyone is
required to wear face masks. Daily school routines now consist of applying hand sanitizer and
temperature checks. As a result, many schools have made the switch to online and/or blended
learning initiatives.

 Low K-12 Student Engagement

Students may not be fully engaged in the classroom because of external distractions or peer
influences. Some of them even contend with learning disabilities that make it more difficult to
comprehend the subject matter, which hinders participation. Yet another factor to consider is lack
of motivation, in general. They simply don't see the point of attending classes or getting involved in
group discussions because everything is "theoretical." After all, how much of the information are
they really going to use in the real world?

 Lack Of Personalization

It's nearly impossible to deliver an individualized learning plan for every student in traditional
classroom settings. Everyone has their unique goals, preferences, learning styles, and limitations.
Even if you have smaller class sizes (which we'll cover later in this guide), educators cannot
provide each and every student with one-on-one support as often as they need it. Another
drawback is that the resources, themselves, aren't personalized. While some students might
gravitate toward kinesthetic activities, others learn more effectively through reading-based
assignments. The same goes for assessment methods.

 Time Crunch

There aren't enough hours in the day for teachers to address all the questions or provide feedback.
Likewise, students might be dealing with time crunches of their own that prevent them from
absorbing the subject matter. For example, they have extracurricular activities every afternoon or
they go at a slower pace than their peers. Thus, they require more time than is allotted to
comprehend and retain the information. Another key group to consider is parents. They also
contend with busy schedules and may not have the time to help with homework assignments or
school projects by the due date.

 Low Parent Involvement

There are a variety of reasons why parents may not be actively involved with their child's
education. Maybe they have a heavy workload or they don't live in the same household. Some
even take a more "hands-off" approach because they feel that the school should handle
educational pursuits. Whatever the case, low parent involvement has a direct impact on the
student's performance because they don't have a support network outside the formal learning
environment.

 Large Class Sizes

Virtually every school district contends with overcrowding, to some degree. Large class sizes place
a heavy burden on teachers, who must juggle a high number of students and provide everyone
with a valuable education. On the other hand, learners may feel slighted or overlooked because
there simply isn't enough individualized instruction and guidance to go around. Then, the COVID
crisis adds a whole new dimension to overcrowding, as it's difficult to keep a distance when 35
students are packed into a room.

 Emotional Factors

Every student deals with emotional factors that impact their educational experience. While some
are stressed due to situations at home, others may feel a high amount of pressure regarding their
studies and overall performance. Large class sizes, low parent involvement, and limited resources
further exacerbate these issues. For example, a student may not be able to effectively cope with
daily homework assignments because they must contend with a hectic home environment. Plus,
there's always the possibility that students may be dealing with conditions like ADHD or
psychological trauma that they don't feel comfortable sharing in traditional classroom settings.