Only 8% of Boston Public Schools High School students receive the minimum Health Ed requirements. As a result, students lack an in-depth understanding of important topics such as mental & emotional health, STDs, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, food deserts, racism, systemic trauma, and more.
In this module, we will explore what living a healthy life means to students and families in our communities. We will create definitions for what wellness means to us and, through that lens, address how well our systems can provide that basic human right and who is left out. Students will then identify an area of interest and create a policy addressing the inequities in healthcare.