How districts are addressing adolescent mental health
SEL is a major part of what happens inside the classroom as schools strive to ensure the mental health and well-being of students and teachers.
A free mental health navigator targets student well-being
The web-based resource is for K-12 administrators and educators looking to augment their students' mental health support with digital products
Building an attitude of gratitude among students and teachers
A principal shares four ways she inspires her community to be grateful and kind to each other while promoting an attitude of gratitude
How our district cultivates a healthy student mindset
Five specific actions are helping this district promote a healthy student mindset and ensure students are meeting positive outcomes
Challenging students to see and achieve their unique potential
A few intentional practices can help students build confidence and reach their ultimate potential
5 steps to making a new school initiative take flight in Year One
A principal shares her playbook for inspiring teachers to move beyond buy-in and develop a sense of ownership
5 benefits of SEL in classrooms
Social-emotional learning is quickly becoming a cornerstone of education in many districts--find out why SEL in classrooms leads to big benefits for students
8 ways I embraced mindfulness this year
Here's how a middle school teacher decreased her and her students' anxiety and began to think more positively, all with mindfulness
Top trends: Student creativity, engagement, and reducing stress
This Top Trends piece focuses on some key areas of student learning--read on to discover more
Improving reading skills and SEL through text-based discussions
Classroom conversations and text-based discussions can play a critical role in students' academic achievement
ESSA’s needs assessments: Closing the prevention-treatment gap
Children’s well-being can be empowered—through everyday schooling experiences
How intentional leadership behaviors can help PBIS implementation
Focusing on the proper supports from leadership will enable PBIS to be implemented with more fidelity
Top trends: Supporting students through SEL
This month's Top Trends report tells you all you need to know about the most recent developments in SEL
The everlasting impact of SEL in schools
Implemented the right way, SEL in schools will give students an incredible array of skills to carry them through life with success
Putting PBIS and SEL strategies into action
Learn how the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is promoting positive behavior through intentional SEL strategies
Safe and healthy students are a top priority
A new survey outlines federal dollars are spent to ensure non-academic needs are met and schools produce safe and healthy students
3 creative ways to connect global learning and SEL
Global learning and SEL go hand-in-hand if taught in creative ways--here's how one teacher does it
3 ways to combine trauma-informed teaching with SEL
Students who experience trauma are faced with a number of challenges, but trauma-informed teaching in the context of SEL can help create healthy learning environments
Resilience: A critical protective factor in life
There are key ways to help students develop resilience and overcome trauma--here are some strategies
Student achievement: From anxiety to helping students feel like they belong, learn tips to improve your student achievement
Student achievement is influenced by more than grades and homework--social and emotional factors play a big role
5 effective ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety
Students react to uncomfortable emotions in different ways, but here are some strategies to help students reduce stress and anxiety
Rigor and joy: SEL and academics go hand-in-hand
Here's how this Oregon school helped grow students’ hearts and minds by linking SEL and academics
Using a growth mindset as the foundation for SEL
A growth mindset can help students embrace new learning opportunities and excel in SEL
3 strategies to reduce school avoidance
School avoidance in students is a form of anxiety--here's how educators can help reduce it
12 tools for courage and SEL in the classroom
Emotional skills are increasingly important in school--here are some resources to help build courage and SEL in the classroom
10 signs you’re doing SEL right
SEL is transformative—here’s what to look for to know if your approach is working
The whys and hows of SEL implementation
SEL implementation can do wonders for students and educators alike--here's how to get started
Creating a mindful classroom with 6 helpful apps
When students calm their minds, they can be more productive
How to teach empathy & sustainability through global connections
By connecting students globally, we can make a profound impact
How student-created VR can enhance SEL and special ed
Virtual reality is proving to be an effective engagement tool in diverse ways
7 resources to help educators better understand anxiety
Finding ways to understand anxiety begins with having a wealth of practical resources
4 fun ways principals can boost teacher self-care
Reminding teachers to be good to themselves and practice self-care is good for them and their students
3 unexpected ways tech can humanize learning
If you want to make students know how important they are, use tech to personalize learning
2 actions school leaders can take to impact student wellbeing
The authors challenge education leaders to address student wellbeing
3 no-cost ways to support mental health in schools
70% of teens identified mental health as a major issue among their peers; here are some ways districts can help
6 questions to ask to build a culturally inclusive classroom
By embracing diversity, teachers can create a mutually responsive learning environment
12 activities & tools to build curiosity
Resources to inspire curiosity in every classroom every day
8 reasons why my students lead their own conferences
From promoting student agency to developing metacognitive skills, student-led conferences are the way to go
3 changes that can help the class of 2030 succeed
The class of 2030 faces a very different future--but some key changes can position students for success
How can educators support the parents of students with anxiety?
Schools must find practical ways to support not just students suffering, but parents as well
Why students’ emotional well-being in school is tied to their success
A new report outlines how positive emotional well-being in school can help students develop the right skills to excel in higher ed and the workforce
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