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Ep. 19: Social well-being and academic success
Ep. 19: Social well-being and academic success
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25 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2021
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Schools are academic institutions. But they are not only that. They are also social spaces that are critical to children’s development. Whether inside the classroom or out on the playground, kids learn how to problem solve, to adapt, persevere, and resolve conflicts. And those schools that are best at fostering these skills are setting their students up for longer term success, according Northwestern professor Kirabo Jackson. In the December issue of the American Economic Review: Insights, Jackson and co-authors Shanette Porter, John Easton, Alyssa Blanchard, and Sebastian Kiguel examine Chicago Public high schools to determine whether they could have a meaningful impact on ninth graders’ social well-being, and how that affected longer-run outcomes. Jackson spoke with the AEA's Chris Fleisher about that research, the challenges of helping kids develop in a remote learning environment, and why schools need to consider social support along with academics.
Released:
Jan 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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