Marc A. Brackett , Robin Stern, Nicole Elbertson, & Patricia (Tish) Jennings Imagine this: You’re a 6 th grade teacher. It’s 8:17 a.m. As you’re about to start a lesson, a student mutters, “This is ...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today’s schools. Through SEL, students learn how to manage and regulate their emotions, identify and work through tough feelings, and serves as a ...

Social-emotional learning can be a powerful tool for boosting student engagement, improving behavior, and raising test scores, according to research. But implementing an SEL program well is critical ...

In the spring, Harvard’s Jal Mehta and I discussed the frustrating reality of social-emotional learning, noting the disconnect between the promise of SEL (in theory) and the uneven quality of so many ...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a primary focus in many school’s strategic plans. Fortunately, there is a long list of literature, articles and research that outline the importance of SEL ...

When challenging student behavior arises, the instinct in many schools is to turn to discipline: assigning detention, suspension, or removal from class. But John Gasko, chief well-being officer at ...

How would you react if you learned that one of your students felt that you don’t treat them like a full person, with a life and responsibilities beyond the classroom? This is a real scenario we ...

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed education worldwide, revealing vulnerabilities in both students' and educators' emotional health. What began as a response to a crisis has now grown into a ...

What’s the deal with SEL (Social Emotional Learning) programs? They started a course at my son’s school to help with ...