7 resources to help educators better understand anxiety
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.
School counselors ID “critical shortfalls” in student mental health crisis
As student mental health challenges continue to grow, it’s imperative schools are equipped with the tools and strategies to address their needs
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
How to tackle testing trauma in 4 effective ways
All of these ideas can operate as standalone or combined strategies to help reduce anxiety
Transform your staff lounge to support teacher wellbeing
Providing peace corners help teachers practice mindfulness
10 activities to integrate SEL in your classroom
Here are several ways to help students develop social-emotional learning skills
3 quick & easy ways I connect with parents
A 5th-grade teacher uses a mix of technology and psychology to keep families in the loop
How should we define SEL in schools?
A quick look at social-emotional learning frameworks and how they fit into the classroom
5 things to say to students suffering from anxiety
If we really want to support our students’ social and emotional health, we must learn about their fears, struggles, and idiosyncrasies
5 things to avoid saying to students suffering from anxiety
Young adults suffering from anxiety are everywhere; how can we better support them?
How I empowered my students to love learning
Passion projects, mindfulness, and gamification are three ways to develop a positive school culture
Helping ALL students feel like they belong
Sometimes, a change in approach is all that's needed to make everyone feel valued
10 things I do to boost my students’ self-esteem
Try any (or all!) of these strategies to make students feel safe, cared for, and loved
11 tips on creating a positive school climate
With the advancement of SEL curriculum, creating a positive school climate has moved to the top of district leaders' to-do lists
Student achievement begins with the family
A superintendent explains how his district focuses on families and community coalitions to support student success
How Our High-Poverty School Reduced Suspensions By 97%
School leaders created an environment that would yield better social, emotional, and academic outcomes for students
12 apps to help students improve their self-control
Resources to help promote self-control in every classroom every day
Are educators using SEL to empower or to manipulate?
A recent report on SEL falls short of addressing what schools need to do
5 ways we develop SEL in our students
Here's how to build positive social-emotional learning into everything you do
5 easy ways to get parents involved in SEL
Fostering social-emotional development at home is easy when you know how
7 discoveries from an active learning classroom
A middle school teacher shares the positive impact of her active learning classroom
Middle school movies that support SEL in the classroom
Help students recognize and understand social and emotional themes in popular films
Age-appropriate tips for addressing gender stereotypes in the classroom
Promote positive gender representations and give students a broader perspective on their options
Student wellbeing & SEL are more important than you think
eSchool News is focusing on social-emotional learning this year
Teacher training does wonders for students’ emotional regulation
A new university study confirms that teachers who are trained on pro-social classroom behavior can help students manage their emotions
Looking for a way to lower suspensions and reduce bullying?
By employing school resource officers in a new way, you can solve discipline and other issues
The 14 most innovative SEL districts, part 2
Here's a quick look at how districts are creating safe learning environments that empower students
The 14 Most Innovative SEL Districts, Part 1
Here's a quick look at how districts are creating safe learning environments that empower students
Why we love our SEL tools
Looking for the right social emotional learning program? Here are a few to choose from
How SEL inspired a transformation in my school
Don't miss this inspirational story of a schoolwide culture shift
We all teach SEL: Empathy activities & tools for students
