4 ways to help students talk about tough topics
In a year rocked by a global pandemic, the impact of systemic racism, and acts of political violence, many educators have wondered how to create a “learning space”…
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7 in 10 Parents Say Children’s Post-Pandemic Social Skills Are at Risk, Per Osmo Study
Palo Alto–According to a new study of 2,000 U.S. parents of school aged-children (5-14 years), parents have tried a myriad ... Read more
5 ways peer networks lead to better student support systems
Student support services didn't live up to their potential during the global health pandemic, economic ups and downs, political turmoil, and more upheaval, according to a report from…
3 superintendents share their COVID “a-ha!” moments
With a light at the end of the tunnel and plans to open in-person this fall, three superintendents are sharing lightbulb moments, what technology they're using this fall,…
3 steps educators can take to build social and emotional competence this summer
Summer is here, and if you haven’t taken the opportunity yet, it’s time to relax. Teacher stress amidst the pandemic has understandably received a lot of attention, but…
3 changes that will outlast the pandemic
Many have labeled the pandemic’s run as our “lost year”--lost activities, lost vacations, lost connections. More commonly, however, it is a reference to the loss of an academic…
4 steps to support student mental health as schools reopen
Most schools across the country sent students home last spring at the onset of the pandemic. More than a year later, many are just now reopening—unaware of the…
CASEL Releases Updated Guide for High-Quality Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
48 Programs Receive Highest Designation CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) published an ... Read more
Four SEL takeaways from a year of remote learning
The pandemic has taken a toll on students’ mental health as they adjusted to the sweeping changes in their schools ... Read more
The Social Institute Expands Team To Meet Increased Demand For Modern Day SEL
Durham, NC – As schools wind down a year like no other, The Social Institute is increasing staff, updating curriculums, ... Read more