Here’s another great SEL resource. This article shares one school’s experience with using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to close equity gaps. In the words of the author, “Teaching SEL skills helps us address lack of motivation, problem behavior, and academic failure” (DeMarzo, 2022).
The article also includes a link to 10 ways for Schools to Gain Traction with SEL which outlines “best practice” recommendations from the experts.
Previous posts on this topic can be found here, here, and here.
In previous posts, we’ve discussed Social Emotion Learning (SEL) and the positive impact it can have on student learning. There’s now over a decade of data supporting SEL implementation, and many districts have found ways to sustain and even expand SEL … despite ongoing leadership and budget challenges.*
In 2011, eight large school districts formed a network to share ideas on how to apply SEL research to real-life, districtwide practices. This article shares the lessons they learned from that process, and provides inspiration for schools and districts wanting to emulate their success.
*See previous posts about nationwide concerns in these areas.
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