A Leadership Program to Improve Academic Outcomes
Academic achievement is one of the most prominent factors used to determine a school’s success. When student achievement data such as recent NAEP scores indicate a downward trend in student reading and math achievement, or state or local data indicate that students are not reaching other learning benchmarks, panic sets in throughout the school community. In response, schools often double down on instructional improvement efforts. However, research has shown that there are other—equally important—factors such as executive function, physical safety, and self-awareness that work in tandem to impact student achievement. Prioritizing these other factors can lead to increased learning engagement, improved levels of resilience; and most importantly, better academic outcomes.
