Across the country, kids are settling into new school-year routines. Parents buy backpacks, teachers arrange desks and lesson plans, and friends reconnect. But in recent years, empty chairs are becoming a more common sight—especially in classrooms where students are already facing the most adve...
Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-kids-involved-child-school-peers.html)