Research
PATHS Works
PATHS® is a comprehensive program backed by extensive research — including numerous randomized controlled trials with diverse student populations.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) awarded PATHS® its SELect designation, which is given to programs that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness at improving student outcomes at the highest level.
Measurable Return-On-Investment
For every dollar invested, PATHS® returns $24.52 in benefits, including: Decreased behavioral and special-education costs for school districts; increased future earnings for students; and decreased healthcare and criminal-justice costs for taxpayers.
More than two dozen studies confirm positive effects including:
Resilience
Improved Social-Emotional Competence
Improved Peer Relations
Academics
Improved Academic Achievement
Improved Attention, Engagement, and Readiness
Improved Executive Functions
Improved Interpersonal Problem-Solving
Improved Emotional Understanding
Behavior
Reduced Aggression and Hyperactivity
Reduced Depression and Anxiety
Improved Classroom Atmosphere