The Education Week Spotlight on Social Emotional Learning is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on where things should start; what child-development experts are saying; the dos and the don’ts; and who not to forget.
You get the articles below in a downloadable PDF.
Student Well-Being & Movement
The Secret to Improving Students' Social-Emotional Skills? Start With the Adults
Adults must understand their own social-emotional abilities before they can impart those skills to students
Student Well-Being & Movement
Why Students Need Social-Emotional Learning Now
Some child-development experts are worried that students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being will be put on the backburner this fall.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Teaching the 'New' COVID-19 Social-Emotional Skills
Helping students develop critical social-emotional skills in a socially distanced world will require rethinking existing approaches.
Student Well-Being & Movement
From Our Research Center
Dos and Don'ts When Choosing Social-Emotional Learning Curricula
Some expert and real-world advice on selecting SEL curricula and programs to fit your district and school needs.
Professional Development
The Success of Social-Emotional Learning Hinges on Teachers
Too often, teachers are asked to use SEL practices without enough training and ongoing support, tanking the effectiveness.
School & District Management
Opinion
Let’s Not Forget the Effect the Pandemic Has Had on Our Teachers and School Leaders
As we focus our attention on coming out of this turbulent year, we need to focus on the mental health of teachers and school leaders.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Where Does Social-Emotional Learning Go Next?
Teachers, students, and parents all want more social-emotional and service learning in schools. The pandemic has only heightened that need.