Social Emotional Learning

A World of Possibilities

Like you, I have been weathering the pandemic watching the world on my screens…TV, computer, and phone. I hear the…

6 years ago

How Consistency Creates Positive Childhood Experiences

She was eight years old, maybe even seven, when we first met at Kids Club in her neighborhood. Kids Club…

6 years ago

Recognizing Trauma’s Many Faces

All of my life, I have heard my dad tell stories about the multiple heart attacks and regular hospital stays…

6 years ago

Be Intentional About Course-Correcting

Although the first semester is almost over, it’s not too late to make adjustments to create a safe and nurturing…

6 years ago

Questions to Answer Before We Move Forward

In early October, I attended the inaugural CASEL SEL Exchange in Chicago. The conference included 1500 professionals from research, education,…

6 years ago

New SEL Curriculum Directly Addresses the Key Skills for Student Emotional Regulation and Behavior Management

The Connections Model has launched the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum to help teachers improve student behavior and proactively teach the foundational…

6 years ago

4 Next Steps for Whole Child Education

As I look at the landscape of education, particularly social-emotional learning, I agree with my colleagues David Griffith and Sean…

6 years ago

Leaning into Relationships for Hope and Healing

Two mass shootings in one weekend. I just read an article that said Americans have become accustomed to shootings at…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: A New Approach to SEL

Teaching emotional regulation builds the foundation for learning By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck Editor’s Note: This is the first…

6 years ago

Dealing with Defiance

What happens when our kids are defiant?   The best educators I know are the ones who love their students like…

7 years ago