For more than two decades as a college professor, I had a reputation for academic rigor, and I took pride in it. My students received an education rich in knowledge and skills, worth far more than the tuition they paid. But everything changed when in-person classes resumed in 2022 after two years of Zoom learning at home. Post-pandemic mental health problems have been widespread and are still lingering. Mental health problems pose a major problem for students to learn well. Implementing elements of social learning in education can be an effective solution.
