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.
As we’ve discussed before (see here and here), students need to develop strong social-emotional skills to thrive in school, career, and life. Test scores matter, of course … but SEL training can not only enhance students’ learning, but also help them develop vital skills that can lead to success in every aspect of their lives.
Still have doubts? This article shows how SEL training made a significant difference in one rural “F” school in Texas. It also discusses five ways that implementing an SEL curriculum can help students build mental frameworks for resiliency, overcome obstacles, and believe in their own success.
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