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  • Leman Middle School
  • West Chicago, IL
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) impact learning ability, mental AND physical health. Children living in poverty are more likely to suffer from ACEs. People with 4 or more ACEs not only struggle in school, the physical ailments that result from the stressors they live with are shown to increase substance abuse and significantly shorten life span, by as much as 20 years. All children need the opportunity to learn how to deal with stress. Mindful breathing and meditation are proven to reduce stress and help students with mental and emotional difficulties. Virtual reality headsets containing mindful meditation videos and apps will help students in crisis to achieve stability.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) impact learning ability, mental AND physical health. Children living in poverty are more likely to suffer from ACEs. People with 4 or more ACEs not only struggle in school, the physical ailments that result from the stressors they live with are shown to increase substance abuse and significantly shorten life span, by as much as 20 years. All children need the opportunity to learn how to deal with stress. Mindful breathing and meditation are proven to reduce stress and help students with mental and emotional difficulties. Virtual reality headsets containing mindful meditation videos and apps will help students in crisis to achieve stability.

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