Insights straight from educators: what’s working, what’s not, and what’s top of mind in 2025. This report captures hundreds of voices from the UNITED 2025 conference to give you a clear picture of the student behavior challenges schools are facing right now.
Introduction
At UNITED 2025, 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
- Top Behavior Challenges
Data on the most pressing issues like attendance, tardies, cell phone use, and vaping. - Student Engagement Pulse
Live feedback from educators on how connected students feel in their school communities. - Effectiveness of Current Tools
Ratings on how well existing behavior and engagement tools are working in schools. - Key Themes and Takeaways
Summary of trends around connection, consistency, and school culture signals. - Actionable Insights for Schools
Practical steps to simplify tools and boost student engagement and behavior.
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