Ep. 162 - May 7, 2019: Wraparound Services and Student Achievement

Many school districts try to address external obstacles to student learning by offering "wraparound services" in schools. These schools try to connect their students with outside groups that can help them deal with challenges from food insecurity to mental health issues. In a new article, Michael McShane notes that "While integrated supports may help meet students' physical and emotional needs, their ability to improve student learning remains unproven." https://www.educationnext.org/supporting-students-outside-classroom-can-wraparound-services-improve-academic-performance/