Elementary School Pilot Program - Meaningful Work

SOURCE npr.org
Elementary schools are implementing a pilot program called Meaningful Work to address post-pandemic behavior problems by giving students constructive tasks to do with mentors outside the classroom, leading to improved behavior and attendance.

Key Points

  • Behavior problems in classrooms post-pandemic
  • Program pairs students with mentors for constructive tasks
  • Positive feedback improves behavior and attendance

Pros

  • Helps address post-pandemic behavior problems in schools
  • Gives students constructive tasks to do with mentors
  • Improves behavior and attendance

Cons

  • Not all schools may have the resources to implement such a program