Why encourage whole-campus personal development?
“Without social and emotional competence and an understanding of SEL ourselves, it is not likely that we will be effective in supporting the SEL of others. Does the research support...
The Case for Teaching Childhood Attachment Theory to Teens
“Attachment influences students’ school success. This is true of students’ attachment to their parents, as well as to their teachers. Secure attachment is associated with higher grades and standardized test...
Self-Awareness: The Power of Learning to Understand Yourself
Self-awareness is a key concept to understand. Let's explore why. We'll also explore its connection to social emotional learning (SEL) and share some tips on how to boost this essential skill. What...
Navigating Healing Spaces: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Professional
Embarking on the path to become a supportive and empathetic professional for those facing challenges feels like entering a realm of compassion and growth. Let's explore the key steps to...
Learning outcomes: Just one reason SEL is so vital.
“Students demonstrated increased academic achievement and school functioning including improved attendance and engagement in learning. Students also showed improved social and emotional skills, attitudes, and behaviors, such as student self-efficacy,...
Insecure Attachment: Navigating the Impact on Relationships and Emotional Well being
Ever felt a bit uneasy in relationships, like you might not be valued or could be left behind? It's like wandering through a confusing maze, not sure where you're headed....
Increase in Student AND Teacher Mental Health Issues Reveals Dire Need for SEL.
Just a quick peek at America's health rankings reveals the dire need for SEL among students AND teachers. Mental health issues for both are rapidly on the rise. This is...
High Teacher Turnover Rates: Another Reason for SEL.
Interested in recent data that shows increasingly higher teacher turnover rates? CLICK LINK BELOW FOR FULL ARTICLE: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/slc/teacher-turnover
Do Your Students Feel Safe at School? Let’s Look at Some Data.
Student perception of personal safety at school and away from school. CLICK LINK BELOW FOR FULL ARTICLE: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/a16/student-perception-of-safety?tid=200#:~:text=the%20school%20year.-,In%202019%2C%20about%205%20percent%20of%20students%20ages%2012%E2%80%9318,school%20during%20the%20school%20year
Counselor-to-Student Ratios Are Decreasing
Student-to-Counselor ratios are decreasing rapidly. This is yet another reason to empower your students with social and emotional learning tools and strategies that they can take with them throughout high...
9th Graders, More Prone to Teen Violence Says Government Data
Were you aware that there has been an increase in school violence, particularly among 9th graders? According to this recent government data, more 9th graders struggle with violent behavior than...