Most programs assume educators are ready to implement them but teachers must be taught SEL for themselves to effectively teach not just SEL curriculum but all curriculum. As it now stands, school ...

Immerse yourself in the world of social-emotional learning, and one thing quickly becomes clear: What, exactly, social-emotional learning is can be hard to pin down, and people often resort to ...

The pandemic has caused trauma for people of all ages, including — and especially — our youth. These challenging circumstances have forced students nationwide to pursue their education in entirely new ...

In January, our team published a report on social-emotional learning research that has taken on new importance during the past few months. Written in partnership with New Schools Venture Fund, the ...

Everything about Ray, from his seat choice to his body language in class, indicated that he didn’t want to be noticed. And for the first half of his 9th grade year, he did enough to pass, earning Cs ...

Related content: 8 great resources for classroom SEL Social and emotional learning, or SEL for short, is an essential part of a student’s overall education. Targeting the development of skills like ...

The state school board approved social and emotional learning goals for students with a split vote Tuesday, with some board members calling them crucial to student success and others worrying that ...

Social and emotional learning (SEL) might be a new term, but at its core it represents the educational priorities of character education. For many Americans, SEL’s roots are deeply enmeshed in moral ...

"More than 13 million kids in this country go to school hungry… Currently, 22 million students across the country rely on reduced-price or free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program ...

The pandemic has taken a toll on students’ mental health as they adjusted to the sweeping changes in their schools and communities. The move by many schools to distance or hybrid learning contributed ...

Social and emotional learning (SEL) has become a new flashpoint in our educational culture wars. The Washington Post has proclaimed it the “new target” of critical-race-theory attacks, while Salon ...