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Mental health is a significant predictor of future academic performance and improved mental health leads to better academic progress (Child Psychology and Human Development , 2016).
Social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions work together so that young people can achieve at higher levels.
Relationships play a central role in helping young people learn and grow across social, emotional and cognitive dimensions. (How Learning Happens Framework, 2017).
It is crucial to address the mental health of our staff.
The well-being of district employees directly impacts their ability to provide quality education and support to students.
Staff well-being creates a positive ripple effect within the school community.
Mentally healthy staff are better equipped to create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student well-being and academic success.
Wraparound services, including mental health and social emotional learning, are pivotal to these efforts.
Without sufficiently addressing the needs of the whole child and whole educator, engaging in the learning needed for acceleration will be a challenge.
At ESM we continue to take many steps to provide these wraparound supports.
Being intentional with providing opportunities to practice and build social, emotional and cognitive skills will allow students and staff to receive the support needed to flourish.
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