/social-emotional-learning Social-Emotional Learning en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/social-emotional-learning-2025-examining-priorities-and-practices Join this free virtual event to learn about SEL strategies, skills, and to hear from experts on the use and expansion of SEL programs. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/social-emotional-learning-2025-examining-priorities-and-practices /leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 Esports can help build 'soft skills' such as collaboration and teamwork, for students in special education, one district leader says. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/how-a-districts-embrace-of-esports-is-transforming-special-education/2025/02 /leadership/quiz-what-educators-really-think-about-sel-in-classrooms/2025/01 What do K-12 educators think about the SEL in schools? Take our quiz to test your knowledge. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:10:04 GMT /leadership/quiz-what-educators-really-think-about-sel-in-classrooms/2025/01 /leadership/whats-behind-the-falloff-in-social-emotional-learning-for-teens/2025/01 Surveys from the EdWeek Research Center find that districts' focus on SEL is back down to pre-pandemic levels. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:17:11 GMT /leadership/whats-behind-the-falloff-in-social-emotional-learning-for-teens/2025/01 /leadership/how-schools-can-teach-students-to-manage-their-behavior-and-emotions-downloadable/2025/01 Experts share practical tips on how to teach students to manage their emotions and behaviors. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/how-schools-can-teach-students-to-manage-their-behavior-and-emotions-downloadable/2025/01 /leadership/social-emotional-learning-2025-new-priorities-emerge Schools are using social-emotional learning to address growing concerns about students' behavior and ability to think and act independently. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/social-emotional-learning-2025-new-priorities-emerge /leadership/elementary-students-cant-manage-their-emotions-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2025/01 Many teachers say kids' coping skills are not as good as they used to be. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/elementary-students-cant-manage-their-emotions-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2025/01 /leadership/does-social-emotional-learning-really-work-educators-had-a-lot-to-say/2025/01 The emphasis on teaching social-emotional skills continues to expand across K-12 schools. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/does-social-emotional-learning-really-work-educators-had-a-lot-to-say/2025/01 /teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01 Senior executives from U.S. companies put a high priority on so-called "soft skills." Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01 /leadership/are-todays-students-really-less-independent-than-previous-generations/2025/01 Experts say social-emotional learning strategies are available for teachers to help students become more independent. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/are-todays-students-really-less-independent-than-previous-generations/2025/01 /leadership/opinion-what-works-in-social-emotional-learning-teachers-share-their-best-strategies/2024/12 There’s a lot of SEL content out there. What actually works for teachers is another matter. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:11:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-works-in-social-emotional-learning-teachers-share-their-best-strategies/2024/12 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-the-most-of-class-time-before-a-school-vacation-4-tips/2024/12 Winter break is coming. An education researcher shares tips to maximize learning in your classroom and school. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:24:20 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-the-most-of-class-time-before-a-school-vacation-4-tips/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-how-social-emotional-learning-can-unify-your-school-community-7-timely-tips/2024/11 It’s a stressful political season. These SEL best practices can help school leaders weather the unpredictable transitions. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:06:38 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-social-emotional-learning-can-unify-your-school-community-7-timely-tips/2024/11 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-kindness-through-words-and-actions/2024/11 This 4th grade teacher creates lessons and projects around showing kindness. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:52:26 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-kindness-through-words-and-actions/2024/11 /leadership/sel-has-become-politicized-schools-are-embracing-it-anyway/2024/10 Eighty-three percent of principals report that their schools use an SEL curriculum or program. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:14:59 GMT /leadership/sel-has-become-politicized-schools-are-embracing-it-anyway/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-distraction-has-a-bad-reputation-it-can-actually-do-students-good/2024/10 Distraction can support healthy emotional regulation—but only when properly understood. Here’s what teachers need to know. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:41:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-distraction-has-a-bad-reputation-it-can-actually-do-students-good/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 For many teachers, political anxiety is the elephant in the classroom. The science of emotional intelligence can offer clarity. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:32:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-struggling-to-discuss-the-election-in-class-these-5-steps-can-help/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-people-can-only-hear-when-theyre-heard-navigating-divisive-conversations/2024/09 Mónica Guzmán offers advice to educators on teaching themselves and their students how to use curiosity to navigate divisive conversations. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:02:35 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-people-can-only-hear-when-theyre-heard-navigating-divisive-conversations/2024/09 /teaching-learning/how-teachers-can-build-civility-as-a-classroom-norm/2024/08 Teachers can model how to deal with the discomfort that can accompany facing challenging ideas and texts. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:51:57 GMT /teaching-learning/how-teachers-can-build-civility-as-a-classroom-norm/2024/08 /leadership/kids-are-getting-worse-at-making-eye-contact-heres-why/2024/08 Educators express serious concerns about the decline of this social skill. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:16:51 GMT /leadership/kids-are-getting-worse-at-making-eye-contact-heres-why/2024/08 /leadership/how-to-address-parents-concerns-that-sel-goes-against-their-values/2024/07 A Texas instructional coach shares insights she has learned from talking with hesitant parents. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:47:51 GMT /leadership/how-to-address-parents-concerns-that-sel-goes-against-their-values/2024/07 /events/webinar/strategies-for-incorporating-sel-into-curriculum Empower students to thrive. Learn how to integrate powerful social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies into the classroom. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:38:23 GMT /events/webinar/strategies-for-incorporating-sel-into-curriculum /teaching-learning/young-kids-are-struggling-with-skills-like-listening-sharing-and-using-scissors/2024/06 Teachers say basic skills and tasks are more challenging for young students now than they were five years ago. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:03:14 GMT /teaching-learning/young-kids-are-struggling-with-skills-like-listening-sharing-and-using-scissors/2024/06 /leadership/3-steps-for-schools-to-use-relationships-as-a-prevention-strategy/2024/05 Research has shown that strong school relationships can be a prevention strategy for chronic absenteeism, misbehavior, and other challenges. Wed, 29 May 2024 19:23:50 GMT /leadership/3-steps-for-schools-to-use-relationships-as-a-prevention-strategy/2024/05 /leadership/whats-really-holding-schools-back-from-implementing-sel/2024/04 Principals see their schools as places that promote students' social-emotional growth. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:08:31 GMT /leadership/whats-really-holding-schools-back-from-implementing-sel/2024/04 /leadership/what-this-school-used-as-the-main-ingredient-for-a-positive-climate/2024/04 When systemic and fully integrated, the practice has the power to reduce bad behavior and boost teacher morale, experts say. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/what-this-school-used-as-the-main-ingredient-for-a-positive-climate/2024/04 /leadership/sel-could-move-into-school-sports-what-that-might-look-like/2024/04 Massachusetts is considering a bill to establish guidelines on how school athletics incorporate SEL. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:31:44 GMT /leadership/sel-could-move-into-school-sports-what-that-might-look-like/2024/04 /leadership/can-sel-help-students-curb-their-own-cellphone-use/2024/04 Experts say that a combination of SEL skills and better school policies would help curb student cellphone use. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:42:58 GMT /leadership/can-sel-help-students-curb-their-own-cellphone-use/2024/04 /leadership/social-media-is-hurting-social-emotional-skills-how-4-school-districts-are-fighting-back/2024/03 A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students’ social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/social-media-is-hurting-social-emotional-skills-how-4-school-districts-are-fighting-back/2024/03