New York State School Boards Association publication

New York State School Boards Association, the leading publication for all district and board of education leaders, recently published an article about John Jay High Schools experience with PlayWellMinds. 

"It's been a vital part of my junior year," Condon said. "I use it every day, not just on the field. It's taught me to think before I speak and assess each situation to see how I can make it work better for me.” (Three sport athlete Kait Condon) 

Superintendent Blanch says the program has been so successful that the district is expanding to more teams each season and eventually hopes to extend the opportunity beyond the athletic program.

"It is part of our mission to nurture students' well-being," said Dr. Blanch. "Poor mental health is an epidemic among teenagers, and we need to do everything we can to support our students. They can't learn and perform well if they are struggling inside."