How Duluth Public Schools is Addressing Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout

Like most school districts during the pandemic, Duluth Public Schools in Duluth, Minnesota, was caught in a vicious cycle of growing employee stress, burnout, departures, and staff shortages. The two-person benefits department made the mental health and well-being of teachers and staff a top priority. 

In this case study, you’ll learn how the Duluth Public Schools:

• Augmented its EAP with a preventive, proactive approach to mental health
• Filled a benefits gap to address anxiety
• Earned employee trust in challenging times
• Increased employee engagement in their mental health