Academic, mental issues for kids due to the pandemic

(KYMA, KECY/ CNN) - New data suggests the pandemic has led to academic and mental health issues amongst kids over the last year and a half.

Kaiser Family Foundation researchers asked more than 1,200 parents of kids under 18 about academic success, mental health and childcare between July 15th and August 2nd.

The study found:

• 39% of parents said at least one of their kids fell behind in school during the pandemic
• more than one-third of parents said their child fell behind in their social and behavioral development
• more than 40% of parents said their children displayed at least one new mental health symptom during the pandemic

They also found that parents with a child who attended school at least partially online are more likely to report their child experiencing a negative impact on their well-being than kids who attended school all or mostly in person.