NAQC Newsroom: Tobacco Control

Educators’ Perspectives on Vaping in the Classroom: A Disruptive, Pervasive Problem

Tuesday, September 16, 2025  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
Educators continue to grapple with nicotine use in schools, reporting that vaping is “a daily issue” that disrupts learning and poses risks to academic performance, according to  a new study from Truth Initiative. The stories shared by educators also indicate that youth vaping is an issue that extends beyond the classroom – and builds a powerful case for stronger policies that restrict youth access to cheap, flavored, and high-nicotine products.
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