Social-Emotional Learning
How schools can help children learn to understand and manage their emotions, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions
See also: Life Skills
Classroom Technology
Are Ed Tech's Academic Benefits at Odds With Its Social-Emotional Downsides?
An EdWeek Research Center survey asked educators how tech is shaping students' school experiences.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
'The Most Authentic English Class I've Ever Taught'
Emily Torres said the class has been the most meaningful teaching experience of her career.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Inside a School Where Creative Writing Helps Teens Cope With Trauma
Students in a class taught by Emily Torres have significant trauma, mental health challenges, or both.
Student Well-Being & Movement
What SEL Can Do to Help Kids Manage Their Online Lives
It's important to show students how social media can be helpful and harmful.
Student Well-Being & Movement
From Our Research Center
6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SEL
Lack of time and limited resources make it hard for teachers to emphasize social-emotional skills.
Early Childhood
Teachers Blame Parents for Young Learners' Deficits. But There's a Bigger Story
Teachers and parents are experiencing similar levels of stress caring for and educating kids.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Spotlight
Spotlight on the Athletic Advantage: How Districts Are Turning School Sports Into Community Assets
Find out how you can improve student engagement, belonging, and mental health through inclusive sports programs, esports, and gaming.
Early Childhood
'Addicted to Screens': Teachers Sound the Alarm on Their Youngest Students
Too many students are entering school unprepared to learn, according to a national survey of early educators.
Teaching
Opinion
The Weight Room Is the Best Classroom in a School
The lessons I’ve learned as a strength and conditioning coach make me a better classroom teacher.
Artificial Intelligence
What the Research Says
AI Chatbots Tend Toward Flattery. Why That's Bad for Students
Flattering technology can make people less willing to admit they are wrong.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Teachers Keep the Lessons of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Alive in the Classroom
Teachers say Fred Rogers' work has informed how they weave together academic and SEL lessons.
Artificial Intelligence
Q&A
How a School Uses AI to Address Student Behavior Problems
AI has helped streamline the development of behavior intervention plans, a school leader said.
Teaching
Opinion
We Train Teachers to Deliver SEL. They Should Also Know How to Live It
Researchers share three practical moves that educators can start doing right now.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Educators Want Schools Delivering Broad Array of SEL Skills, Survey Shows
An EdWeek Research Center survey finds support for building students' communication and problem-solving.