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Research and Evidence

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Empowered Minds is committed to collecting data and engaging in research to ensure we are having a measurable impact on the kids we serve. External studies comparing scholars that do not engage in SEL lessons with scholars that do clearly demonstrate that the skills we prioritize at Empowered Minds results in:

 

  • Greater Executive Function

  • Greater Academic Achievement

  • Improved School Attendance

  • Increased Self-Esteem

  • Increased Attachment to School

  • Improved Classroom Behavior

 

But Don’t Just Take Our Word for It!

An ever-growing body of research on social emotional learning supports the powerful impact strong programs can have on kids.

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Academic Achievement and Positive Behavior

After-school programs that build social and emotional skills measured significant improvement in grades, test scores, attachment to school and positive social behaviors. They also reduced problem behaviors – aggression, non-compliance and misconduct – as well as drug use.(*2)

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Attachment to School

Evidence suggests a correlation between frequent attendance in [after school] activities and positive outcomes including an increase in academic achievement, school attendance, time spent on homework, enjoyment and effort in school, and better student behavior.(*3)

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College and Career Readiness

Social emotional skills help children successfully navigate the learning environment, making it more likely they will graduate from both high school and college. With a higher education, people are more likely to get jobs, and jobs with higher salaries, benefiting individuals and society.(*1)

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  • 54% more likely to earn a high school diploma

  • Twice as likely to attain a college degree

  • 46% more likely to have a full-time job

 

Health, Delinquency, and Crime

Strong social emotional skills help people lead healthy lives and avoid risky behavior that could contribute to physical and mental health problems, substance abuse, delinquency, and crime.(*1)

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References:

(1) Jones, D., Crowley, D., Greenberg, M. (2017). Improving social emotional skills in childhood enhances long-term well-being and economic outcomes. The Pennsylvania State University. www.rwjf.org

(2) Durlak, J.A., & Weissberg, R.P. (2007). The impact of after-school programs that promote personal and social skills. www.casel.org

(3) American Youth Policy Forum (2006). Helping youth succeed through out-of-school-time programs. www.aypf.org

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SOURCE: CASEL Framework

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