Social emotional development
Beyond Walls’ students focus on building and nurturing their social and emotional development. We know that youth need to feel confident and proud regarding who they are in order to build their future selves.
This programming focuses on the following areas:
Mentorship
Long term relationship building with University of Minnesota mentors instills confidence in post high school decision making
Provides growth through positive, meaningful adult relationships throughout a student’s middle and high school education
Inclusive and responsive learning opportunities
Provides and celebrate students’ identities and cultures and safe spaces to learn and take healthy risks
Opportunities to make change and connections
Offering positions on student council and alumni board to guide program objectives and decisions
Regular opportunities to voice program ideas, projects, and objectives
