Teacher’s App Gauges Students’ Well-Being
Posted on November 13th, 2017 by Mary Lord
Schools around the country have come to view social and emotional well-being as key to learning. They might want to check with Gina Greco, a fourth grade teacher in Auburn, Wash., who worked with local college students to develop a web-based app that asks students how they feel – and flags those who might need intervention.
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