Jared Braun, a fifth grade teacher at Spring Branch ISD, has noticed a measurable shift in the mental wellness of his students in recent years. "Leading into the pandemic, our kids had the best mental ...

I’d like to share seven principles for teaching social theory that have proved effective in helping my students stay the ...

Wickersham Elementary School will be a model for more than 5,000 schools across the world due to its success employing a tool that helps students identify and communicate about their emotions. Yale ...

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify that SEL competencies are not incorporated into official state policy in every state. Some states have adopted SEL competencies as guidance or ...

You might think that the politically charged attacks against social-emotional learning highlighted in the news media would be chipping away at educator support nationwide for the approach. But, so far ...

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension highlights how uneven free speech rules shape public trust, kids’ learning, and the psychology of ...

Throughout this academic year, I facilitated a training session on social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies for educators at a high-needs elementary school. During one of the sessions, a seasoned ...

There is a pervasive belief (backed up by evidence) that extensive social media use harms well-being, particularly in teens and emerging adults. Why does that happen, and what can be done about it?