From learning the values of teamwork to building social skills, extracurricular activities offer a wide variety of benefits to students. The proof is in the research – participation in extracurriculars can lead to higher self-esteem and academic success in students. Here are just a few of our favorite benefits of extracurricular activities, explained. Improved academic achievement It’s easy to hypothesize that ...

School is much more than a place for learning about academic subjects such as math, science and history. Lately, you’ve likely heard a thing or two about supporting the “whole child.” A report from the Learning Policy Institute explains the idea, citing nationwide interest in shifting to this educational approach....