Findings from a Mixed-Methods Study of Educators of Students with Learning Differences in the 2020-2021 School Year

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted how educators are supporting students, especially students with learning differences. Researchers conducted an exploratory mixed-methods longitudinal study with educators of students with learning differences during the 2020-21 school year. The study explored educators’ affective experiences, challenges faced, and social emotional learning as a protective factor.