Character Education

Mind Over Matters 2025-2026

#BCPSCares

Mind Over Matters is an ongoing movement to raise awareness about mental health and promote wellness for students and staff in Baltimore County Public Schools. This year’s campaign is broken down by themes in alignment to the 5 Social Emotional Learning CASEL Competencies – self-awareness, self management, social awareness relationship skills, responsible decision making. There are a host of options for the school community, including those that can be offered virtually. While the topics are broken down by month/theme, many of them overlap and can be used at any time. Feel free to use the activities when appropriate for your students/staff. Please refer to the All-Year Activity Options for additional activities that can be considered throughout the school year.

We encourage staff and students to post pictures of themselves engaging in the activities using #BCPSCares on social media. Please visit the Mind Over Matters Webpage for updates.

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