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Students are anxious—and it's no surprise, since we are teaching them to be that way

phys.org · 11dShare

Temporary anxiety can often surface before the first day of school. Sometimes, that can help kids get in the right mindset for a big day. But when anxiety becomes a constant feature of children's and teenagers' days, that stress doesn't switch off when they leave the classroom or finish an exam. It can become the body's norm, staying with learners long after graduation.

First report: Students are anxious – and it’s no surprise, since we are teaching them to be that way — theconversation.com, 11d