Student Well-Being Live Online Discussion

A Seat at the Table: The Power of Emotion Regulation to Drive K-12 Academic Performance and Wellbeing

Thu., September 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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We’ve all had moments when we wished we’d handled our emotions differently—whether in the classroom, a staff meeting, or at home. And we’ve all seen students overwhelmed by big emotions, unsure how to cope. But what if K-12 leaders and educators had the skills to respond more wisely—and to teach those skills to our students?

Join Peter DeWitt in conversation with Yale psychologist and best-selling author Marc Brackett and a classroom teacher as they unpack the science and practice of emotion regulation. Together, they’ll explore how managing emotions effectively can reduce stress, improve relationships, and boost both teaching and learning.

Whether you work with young children or lead a high school, you’ll walk away with actionable, research-based strategies to support your own well-being and help students thrive.

Work on research-to-practice connections for the education community is supported in part by a grant from Spencer Foundation, at www.spencer.org. Education Week retains sole editorial control over the content of this coverage.

Speaker
Marc Brackett, Ph.D.
Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Professor, Child Study Center, Yale University
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, a professor at Yale’s Child Study Center, and the author of Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling. He’s the lead developer of RULER, an evidence-based approach to teaching emotional intelligence used in over 5,000 schools across the globe. A prolific researcher and speaker, Marc has published over 200 scholarly articles and hosts a podcast exploring the science and practice of emotions.
Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta
Deputy Superintendent Harlem Community School District 5, New York City
Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta is the Deputy Superintendent of Harlem Community School District 5 in New York City. She is the co-author of The Change You Want to See and the creator of the CRASEL (Culturally Responsive and Affirming Social Emotional Leadership) framework. A veteran educator and equity-driven leader, Dr. Brooks DeCosta holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and brings over 25 years of experience in advancing culturally responsive and community-rooted school systems.
Moderator
Peter DeWitt
Opinion Contributor, Education Week
A former K-5 public school principal turned author, presenter, and leadership coach, Peter DeWitt provides insights and advice for education leaders. He pens an opinion blog for Education Week, Finding Common Ground and is the host of A Seat at the Table.

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