Mask Bullying in Schools a Growing Concern

Mar 8, 2022, 3:33 PM

(From K-12 Dive) Major school districts around the country are allowing students into classrooms without masks for the first time in nearly two years, following updated guidance from the CDC. However, mental health experts are warning that the move could lead to an increase in bullying and harassment related to one's choice of whether or not to wear a mask. Peter Faustino, a school psychologist who serves as New York state delegate to the National Association of School Psychologists, said school staff need to be prepared to recognize the signs of anxiety and bullying in students this spring.