The State of Student Well-being 2025: Trendlines and Next Steps
Zoom
Event Details
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Prior to the pandemic, student well-being was declining. During the pandemic, many people predicted that student well-being would become and even greater issue. Our data showed that 5th and 6th graders were generally flourishing, however, older students were not, and the average upper school student was in high levels of distress. However, many thought that a “return” to normal school function would also result in student well-being returning to “normal.” This session will report on data collected over the past two school years to shed light on the current state of student well-being. Further, the presenter will identify stressors and dynamics that appear to impact student well-being and suggest ways to support student well-being. |
Speaker:
Dr. Bryan Smyth
Senior Consultant, Director of Research
Bryan joined ISM as a consultant in 2013 following 13 years in independent school administration. His central purpose is to help students flourish. He believes the enhancement of school environments and cultures is the best way to facilitate growth in children and adults. During his time at ISM, he has consulted over 100 schools.
Bryan came to ISM from Mount Pisgah Christian School in Georgia where he served as the Vice President, Head of the Upper School, Guidance and College Advisement Director, varsity head coach, and psychology teacher over the course of his tenure. Prior to that, he was the Associate Head of School at Brandon Hall in Georgia.
Bryan holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Marquette University in Wisconsin, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois. He also earned an MBA from Reinhardt University in Georgia, which focused on the application of business principles to the management of independent schools.