MINNEAPOLIS – EmpowerU, a leading national provider of mental health skills and supports for schools, recently recognized five school districts for their long-standing commitment to improving student resilience and mental health. The districts, based in Minnesota, where EmpowerU was founded in 2018, each worked with EmpowerU for more than five years to provide vital support to students, leading to marked improvement in student well-being.
“EmpowerU was launched as an effective way to provide mental health services to youth,” said Katie Dorn, co-founder of EmpowerU. “I am beyond proud of the work we are accomplishing with our district partners who leverage their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to positively impact students who struggle with non-academic barriers to their success. We congratulate these five districts who are shining examples of the potential of what we do.”
The recognized districts were:
- Independent School District 196: 1,760 students affected; 97% of students qualified (1)EmpowerU Courses useful for your well-being and confidence
- Independent School District 728: 2,616 students affected; 95% of students made significant progress on their goals. (2)
- Minnesota Virtual Academy: 102 students affected; 100% of students made significant progress on their goals and reported that the program was helpful to their well-being and confidence.
- Minnetonka Public Schools: 316 students affected; 97% of students made significant progress on their goals.
- Orono Public School District: 253 students affected; 95% of students made significant progress on their goals.
“We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to the holistic well-being of our students,” said Mary Kreger, superintendent of Independent School District 196, one of EmpowerU's longest-standing partners. “Through our partnership with EmpowerU, we have successfully fostered a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of mental health to student success.”
Both public and private school districts across the country use EmpowerU programming to make a difference in the lives of students. The company engages students of all ages through digital skills development lessons that include evidence-based reflection, support, and the coaching needed to drive behavioral changes so students can achieve their goals. EmpowerU data from the previous three years shows that more than 93% of students who complete their online program dramatically move from discouragement and stress to greater well-being, motivation, and hope.
“For more than five years, these school communities have demonstrated their ability to prioritize the importance of student resilience,” Dorn said. “We are honored to walk alongside them in partnership to deliver improved, measurable student well-being.”
For more information please visit EmpowerU.education or contact [email protected].
About EmpowerU:
EmpowerU, part of the Full bloom family, is a leading provider of evidence-based programs that support students who face non-academic barriers to success. Through its comprehensive approach, EmpowerU equips schools with the tools and strategies necessary to deliver targeted interventions that empower students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. With a commitment to data-driven decision making and a focus on delivering care coupled with evidence-based practices, EmpowerU is dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Get more information at EmpowerU.education.
(1) Statistics collected through an end-of-course survey carried out by students.
(2) Statistics collected based on students' pre-test self-ratings on various prompts in four categories: personal, emotional, social, and academic compared to post-growth skill achievement.
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