The COVID-19 pandemic changed how schools, teachers, and students approached education. The sudden shift to remote learning exposed challenges related to student participation, communication, feedback, and access to academic support. As schools returned to regular classroom teaching, these challenges remained relevant. Students needed opportunities to reconnect with classroom learning, teachers had to respond to different learning needs, and schools needed to understand where additional support was required. Looking at these problem areas provides an opportunity to reflect on what the pandemic revealed about teaching and learning and how schools can address the challenges that continue to affect students. 1. Limited Student Interaction and Participation Classroom interaction plays an important role in helping students understand concepts, express doubts, and learn through discussions. During remote learning, opportunities for spontaneous interaction were often limited.