Why Do we use PAX
PAX IMPROVES CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE Students in PAX Classrooms demonstrated…
higher on Statewide Standardized Math and Reading test scores than their peers.
higher reading levels than their peers.
reduced need for Special Education Services.
higher graduation and college entrance rates.
Teachers in PAX Classrooms demonstrated…
higher efficacy in student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
reduced stress after implementing PAX.
PAX IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES Students in PAX Classrooms demonstrated…
remarkably fewer problematic behaviors.
reduced risk for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
fewer symptoms of depression.
fewer school-related injuries and symptoms of aggression.
reduced rates of bullying.
decreased suicide ideation and fewer attempts.
PAX IMPROVES SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION Students in PAX Classrooms demonstrated…
decreased tobacco use.
reduced alcohol use.
decreased illicit drug including opioid abuse.
less overall service use for drug abuse or psychiatric disorder.
Submitted by Christina McCollom, 2nd grade teacher and PAX Partner