| By: Kim Gulbrandson High Schoolers Voice the Value of Social-Emotional Learning: Middle School SEL Matters Researchers’ emphasis on the middle and high school years as a critical period for developing adolescents’ social and emotional competencies is echoed by secondary students themselves, who say even more about why social-emotional learning (SEL) should be at the forefront of middle and high school education.Read More
| By: Committee for Children Teaching If–Then Plans: Accomplishing Goals for Real If—Then Plans are a key part of the Second Step middle school program. They’re the core goal-setting strategy and make regular appearances throughout the program whenever students are asked to plan ahead for difficult situations.Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson 4 Key Ways to Sustain Social-Emotional Learning in Schools How many initiatives have you seen come and go during your time in education? Social-emotional learning (SEL) is trending, so you may be tempted to think of it as just another such passing fad. But SEL shouldn’t be lumped in with temporarRead More
| By: Committee for Children Mindfulness Activity—Gift of You Try this mindfulness audio session that helps kids slow down and see how something as simple as their presence can be a true gift to their friends and families.Read More
| By: Committee for Children Customizing Second Step for English-Language Learners Many of the design features of Second Step lessons make it an effective tool for teaching English-language learners (ELL).Read More
| By: Casey Escola Inspiring Social Change Through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Teaching kids empathy can change the way they view the world. Early learning and elementary children can learn foundational pro-social skills. The foundations laid by early SEL can eventually support more advanced conversations surrounding ethics, diversity, and social engagement.Read More
| By: Matt Pearsall 3 Practical Strategies that Teachers, Counselors, and Staff Can Use to Prevent Adolescent Bullying Addressing bullying is a difficult task for any educator, but it’s particularly challenging for those of us who work with adolescents.Read More
| By: Committee for Children Imagine a World Without Bullying Finding ways to talk to kids about tough issues can be a challenge. Knowing what to say can be even harder, particularly when it comes to bullying. So when a go-to resource comes along that helps you address kids’ obstacles and concerns, it can be a lifesaver. Read More
| By: Kelly Doscher The Power to Create a Positive School Climate Research shows that feeling unsafe at school affects students’ ability to learn, focus, and take academic risks. Our research-based bullying prevention curriculum reflects our nearly forty-year commitment to fostering the safety and well-being of children.Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Let’s Talk SEL: Parents, This Is for You! Social-emotional skills pave the way for positive life experiences by giving kids the strategies they need to manage strong emotions, navigating relationships, learn how to work effectively with others, solve difficult problems, and make responsible decisions.Read More