The policy perspective examines how schools can address students' mental, emotional, social, and digital challenges by forming partnerships with external actors and community resources. Drawing on information about education policies collected by the OECD in 2022, it explores the prevalence, structure, and effectiveness of cross-sectoral collaborations in areas such as physical health, emotional well-being, and digital technology use. It highlights a number of initiatives in OECD countries where schools engage with external agents to support child well-being and use of digital technology. By gathering insights from different education systems, the perspective informs policies for supporting the holistic growth of students.
