Schools that work purposefully toward enhancing the mental, social, emotional and physical health of both their staff and students frequently report the results that principals want to hear:
• higher academic achievement from students
• increased staff satisfaction and decreased staff turnover
• greater efficiency
• development of a positive school and ultimately
• development of a school-community culture that promotes and enhances student growth
ASCD, 2010, “Aligning Health and Education”
Stress and workload cause teachers to leave
What you are currently doing for the mental, social, emotional and physical health of your students can probably be clearly defined. We plan well for this.
What are you currently doing for the mental, social, emotional and physical health of your staff?