For students with special needs, social emotional learning (SEL) can be particularly useful. Incorporating social emotional learning activities into everyday learning can help students in special education (SPED) recognize and manage their emotions more effectively and communicate better with others. SEL can have an overall beneficial impact on the...

Today's students face unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. These children have survived a pandemic, adapted to learning from home, returned to school after a year or two with a deficit in social skills, and experienced challenges in regaining academic levels. It's no wonder they're stressed out! From academic pressures to social challenges, ...

As students, teachers, and parents gear up for a new school year, the excitement of going back to school is often palpable. But concealed behind that excitement is often the anxiety students feel about adjusting to a new teacher, meeting new classmates, and getting back into a school routine schedule. This is why social emotional learning (SEL) at ...

Summer break for students is just that – a break from the typical routine that demands our children are to be switched on for six to seven hours a day. So, allowing for a break – that time to play – is important. And did you know that playing is one of the most powerful ways to reinforce social emotional learning (SEL) and help children build the s...

Social emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools have been instrumental in helping students learn how to better manage their emotions, build better relationships, and articulate their feelings. But what happens when summer comes? How do parents and other care providers help ensure that social emotional learning can continue? How Parents Can Cont...

Over the past several years, social emotional learning (SEL) has come under fire in school districts across the country. Yet the research shows that the positive impact of SEL programs continues throughout the life of the student. Social emotional learning programs are as crucial to the education of a child as are math and reading. Students Who Par...

Guest post by Beth Rush, an education reporter at Body+Mind who writes about the importance of teaching climate consciousness in public and private schools. Follow Beth on X (formerly Twitter) @bodymindmag.   Gifted students have exceptional cognitive abilities but still require special attention to their social and emotional development. Reco...

School Day is a company dedicated to the wellbeing of students. Our social emotional learning (SEL) program is designed to help teachers create an environment in which students can learn. Education is about more than just learning how to read, to write, and do math. Today's students are growing up in an environment where technology is changing so q...

AI is here and is becoming a fundamental part of our everyday lives. With recent and projected advances in AI, this perpetually evolving technology is only going to become more integral in everything we do. But the rapid proliferation of AI, especially in education and in work settings, has led to a remarkably high level of anxiety for many of us. ...

Guest post by Beth Rush, an education reporter at Body+Mind who writes about the importance of teaching climate consciousness in public and private schools. Follow Beth on X (formerly Twitter) @bodymindmag.  Social and emotional skills are essential for your child's growth and development, helping them handle life's challenges as they grow up....

There has been a growing understanding that academic success is only one part of a child's development. As districts focus on preparing students for the challenges of the future, educators are turning their attention to social emotional learning (SEL) as a key instrument. There are compelling reasons why introducing SEL in K-3 education is more tha...

Social emotional learning (SEL) has come under fire in recent years, even though the research is indisputable regarding the overall benefits of social emotional learning in K-12 classrooms. In fact, Edutopia shared news about a 2023 meta-analysis comprised of "424 studies involving over half a million K-12 students, scrutinizing school-based SEL pr...

The way in which we measure academic achievement is expanding to encompass a holistic approach to student development. Social emotional learning (SEL) is emerging as a pivotal piece of the academic puzzle, and the more we learn about the profound impact that emotional intelligence has on academic success and lifelong wellbeing, the more significant...

Social emotional learning (SEL) programs have been used in schools since the 1970s, when the concept of SEL and the importance of teaching students social and emotional skills first gained popularity. Early programs from the 70s and 80s provided the foundation for modern SEL programs. In 1994, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional L...

Social emotional learning (SEL) doesn't benefit only those students receiving the instruction. SEL also has a profound impact on their communities and society as a whole. Here are four ways SEL impacts communities and society: Conflict Resolution People with strong SEL skills can effectively resolve conflicts, thereby reducing tension and promoting...

Social emotional learning (SEL) is becoming increasingly important in preparing students for their future careers. As the job market becomes more competitive, employers are looking for candidates who not only have the necessary technical skills but also possess strong social emotional skills. Social emotional learning helps students develop the sof...

Social emotional learning (SEL) – a scientifically backed method for improving learning by addressing social and mental health issues – is a critical piece of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum. SEL builds emotional intelligence (EQ) and helps students develop the skills necessary to apply the knowledge they gain in the classroom in meaningful ways th...

Today's world – in both personal and professional spheres – increasingly demands that our students arrive prepared with the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges. Social emotional learning (SEL) is the way in which we help students develop those necessary skills, which include empathy, communication, and better self-regulation of emotions. ...

Teenagers face a number of overwhelming and stressful challenges as they transition from the classroom to real life. But social emotional learning (SEL) can help make the process easier by giving teens the tools they need to enhance self-awareness, develop empathy, and improve decision-making skills. SEL equips teens for success in the workplace as...

Starting a new school year can be stressful, but that stress is amplified for students who are learning English as a second language (ESL). According to the NEA, by 2025, 1 out of 4 children in classrooms across the nation will be an English language learner (ELL). As these students transition to a new language, social emotional learning (SEL) can ...