Impulsa SEPH: Live Happy Festival – Socio-Emotional Wellbeing
- The Hidalgo Secretary of Public Education, Natividad Castrejón Valdez, led the "Live Happy" festival, a day dedicated to fostering socio-emotional wellbeing within the state's educational community.
- The "live Happy" festival, spearheaded by Secretary of Public Education Natividad castrejón Valdez, took place at the "el Rehilete" interactive museum in Hidalgo.
- Secretary Castrejón emphasized that the initiative is directly aligned with the efforts of the Hidalguense Institute of Education (IHE) and the management of Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar.
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hidalgo Schools Focus on Socio-Emotional Wellbeing with “Live Happy” Festival
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The Hidalgo Secretary of Public Education, Natividad Castrejón Valdez, led the “Live Happy” festival, a day dedicated to fostering socio-emotional wellbeing within the state’s educational community. The event provided workshops and activities aimed at strengthening emotional intelligence and positive school climates.
Event overview: ”Live happy” Festival
The “live Happy” festival, spearheaded by Secretary of Public Education Natividad castrejón Valdez, took place at the “el Rehilete” interactive museum in Hidalgo. The event featured experiential activities,workshops,and psychoeducational dynamics designed to promote socio-emotional wellbeing among students and educators. Gobierno Estatal de hidalgo reported on the event, highlighting its focus on practical application.
Alignment with the New Mexican School (NEM) Model
Secretary Castrejón emphasized that the initiative is directly aligned with the efforts of the Hidalguense Institute of Education (IHE) and the management of Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar. These efforts aim to bolster emotional intelligence,empathy,self-care,and positive coexistence within schools – core principles of the Nueva escuela Mexicana (New Mexican School) model. The NEM prioritizes a holistic education that addresses students’ emotional and social needs alongside academic learning.
The NEM, launched in 2020, represents a meaningful shift in Mexican education policy. It moves away from standardized testing and rote memorization towards a more student-centered, competency-based approach. socio-emotional learning is a crucial component of this new framework,recognizing that students’ wellbeing is essential for academic success. UNICEF Mexico provides a detailed overview of the NEM and its key principles.
Commitment to Statewide Implementation
Castrejón Valdez stated, “This day of Live Happy involves us all who are part of the educational system. It is indeed a commitment assumed by the entire SEPH, to continue strengthening socio-emotional well-being in each school of Hidalgo.” This statement underscores the secretary’s commitment to expanding these programs beyond a single event and integrating them into the regular curriculum and school culture across the state.
The focus on providing “practical tools” suggests a move towards equipping teachers and staff with the resources they need to support students’ emotional advancement. This could include training in mindfulness techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and trauma-informed practices.