The Future of Education: Prioritizing Student Well-Being Over Test Scores | Hargreaves & Shirley

How can we truly support students in today’s rapidly changing world?
In this powerful book, world-renowned education experts Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley tackle one of the most urgent challenges in schools today — student well-being.

Even before the pandemic, rising concerns about mental health, social media stress, and global uncertainty made it clear: academic success alone isn’t enough.
But what exactly does well-being mean in an educational context? And how can school leaders promote it without compromising learning?

📘 In this video, we explore key takeaways from the book:
• Why student well-being must come before test scores
• How well-being connects to social and emotional learning (SEL)
• Global case studies that show what works
• The 3 powerful forces that can reshape education for the better

💡 If you’re a teacher, school leader, education policymaker, or parent, this is the insight you need to build thriving, future-ready schools.
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