Tag: social emotional learning

Emerging Insights on Advancing SEL as a Lever for Equity and Excellence

Posted on September 24, 2020September 20, 2020 by coreeducation

A new report from CASEL, Advancing Social and Emotional Learning as a Lever for Equity and Excellence, calls on researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to work hand in hand to further our collective understanding of how systemic SEL can contribute to more just, caring schools and communities where all individuals can thrive. As the pandemic and Read more about Emerging Insights on Advancing SEL as a Lever for Equity and Excellence[…]

Posted in Diversity & Equity, School Reform & LeadershipTagged equity, school reform, social emotional learning, systemic reform

5 Things Educators Can Do Virtually to Support Students Experiencing Trauma

Posted on August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 by coreeducation

For many students, the COVID-19 pandemic is compounding traumatic experiences for diverse reasons, such as potential increased incidents of neglect, abuse, and isolation. At the same time, educators are limited in how they can support their students while schools are closed. REL Appalachia (REL AP) has been working with key stakeholders from the region in Read more about 5 Things Educators Can Do Virtually to Support Students Experiencing Trauma[…]

Posted in Teacher Effectiveness & RetentionTagged Educator Effectiveness, online learning, social emotional learning, student teacher relationship, teacher effectiveness, trauma-informed teaching

Social-Emotional and Academic Development Through an Equity Lens

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by coreeducation

Ed Trust has released a new report that calls for school and district leaders to approach social-emotional and academic development through an equity lens. Currently, in too many places, the approach is to focus narrowly on changing student behavior rather than implementing practices that build relationships and create learning environments that support positive social-emotional growth. Read more about Social-Emotional and Academic Development Through an Equity Lens[…]

Posted in Diversity & EquityTagged diversity, equity, social emotional learning

Youth Engagement Guide

Posted on July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 by coreeducation

A new youth engagement guide, published by America’s Promise, contains actionable strategies that educators, program providers, coaches, mentors, and other youth-supporting adults can use to authentically listen to and engage with young people about how they experience social, emotional, and cognitive development. The guide features 10 steps for meaningful and mutually beneficial engagement, as follows: Read more about Youth Engagement Guide[…]

Posted in School Reform & LeadershipTagged equity, social emotional learning, student voice

All of Who I Am

Posted on July 9, 2020July 6, 2020 by coreeducation

Over the past several years, a growing consensus has emerged that learning is a social, emotional, and cognitive process-but how do young people perceive and experience this type of integrated learning in action? All of Who I Am, a new report from The Center for Promise at America’s Promise Alliance, features insights from a qualitative Read more about All of Who I Am[…]

Posted in School Reform & LeadershipTagged education research, non-cognitive, social emotional learning, student teacher relationship, whole child

The Return: How Should Education Leaders Prepare for Reentry and Beyond?

Posted on May 27, 2020May 26, 2020 by coreeducation

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and Chiefs for Change released a report that outlines relevant research and provides key recommendations for reopening K-12 schools when public health officials deem it is safe to do so. A bipartisan network of state and district education leaders, Chiefs for Change, turned to the Institute for its Read more about The Return: How Should Education Leaders Prepare for Reentry and Beyond?[…]

Posted in Politics & Policy, School Reform & LeadershipTagged assessments, curriculum, extend reach, scheduling, social emotional learning, teacher role

More than Ever, Meeting Students’ Needs Starts with Meeting our Own

Posted on May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 by coreeducation

Writing for the Fordham Institute, Matthew Taylor explores the importance of self-care for educators and the impact our modeling has on students. Excerpts of the piece appear below: Over the last several weeks, educators accomplished the mammoth task of setting up remote learning for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic. As time passes, school on Read more about More than Ever, Meeting Students’ Needs Starts with Meeting our Own[…]

Posted in Teacher Effectiveness & RetentionTagged Educator Effectiveness, non-cognitive, social emotional learning

How Schools Can Cultivate Courage in the Face of Fear

Posted on September 4, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Recently in Getting Smart, Tyler Thigpen wrote a piece on fear in the classroom, offering educators some insight into the debilitating anxiety that some students experience. Excerpts from the piece appear below: What if by understanding where fears stem from, educators could design the learning environment for optimal courage? Courage is not about avoiding fear. Read more about How Schools Can Cultivate Courage in the Face of Fear[…]

Posted in School Reform & Leadership, USCEETagged non-cognitive, social emotional learning, student performance

Getting smart about social and emotional learning measurement

Posted on August 27, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Writing for AEI, Laura Hamilton and Heather Schwartz explore the complex topic of measurement of social and emotional learning (SEL). They posit that the way in which advocates choose to measure SEL will play a critical role in shaping the effort’s goals and success, but provide several warnings about measurements: First, the lack of clarity Read more about Getting smart about social and emotional learning measurement[…]

Posted in School Reform & LeadershipTagged assessments, non-cognitive, school culture, social emotional learning

SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators

Posted on July 17, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Transforming Education has released a new resource, SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators. In A National at Hope, the Aspen SEAD Commission highlighted the importance of “integrat[ing] social, emotional, and cognitive development into academic curricula and throughout the day.” By integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into the fabric of the school day, educators can support students Read more about SEL Integration Approach for Classroom Educators[…]

Posted in School Reform & Leadership, USCEETagged non-cognitive, social emotional learning, systemic reform, teacher effectiveness

Teacher Mindsets: How Educators’ Perspectives Shape Student Success

Posted on July 10, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Research increasingly points to the importance of social and emotional learning to student success. Teachers play a central role in these dimensions of learning, particularly in helping students feel connected to school and have a positive sense of themselves as learners. Through the messages they send and the experiences they provide in classrooms, teachers shape Read more about Teacher Mindsets: How Educators’ Perspectives Shape Student Success[…]

Posted in Teacher Effectiveness & Retention, USCEETagged non-cognitive, school culture, social emotional learning, teacher effectiveness

To Promote Success in Schools, Focus on Teacher Well-being

Posted on May 16, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Writing for the Brookings Institute, Amy Roberts and Helyn Kim explore the importance of teacher well-being for student success. Excerpts of the piece appear below: Without question, teachers are central to student success. Anyone who has taught knows how rewarding it is to witness student learning. Teaching can also be one of the most stressful, Read more about To Promote Success in Schools, Focus on Teacher Well-being[…]

Posted in Teacher Effectiveness & Retention, USCEETagged school culture, social emotional learning, teacher retention

What social and emotional learning needs to succeed and survive

Posted on May 9, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Writing for AEI, Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Frederick M. Hess explore what is needed to make social and emotional learning (SEL) thrive in today’s schools. The report offers seven suggestions for SEL advocates and funders as they seek to deliver on SEL’s promise and avoid its pitfalls. Suggestions include: Slow down and focus on Read more about What social and emotional learning needs to succeed and survive[…]

Posted in School Reform & Leadership, USCEETagged school culture, school reform, social emotional learning

Issue Brief: Preparing Learners for an Uncertain Future

Posted on April 23, 2019April 21, 2019 by coreeducation

Children graduating from K-12 schools are largely unprepared for workplace challenges, and with the rise of smart machines, workforce readiness gaps are likely to increase. What are promising practices for preparing students for the changing world of work? How can educators help students develop their uniquely human attributes and flexible skills that can be applied Read more about Issue Brief: Preparing Learners for an Uncertain Future[…]

Posted in School Reform & LeadershipTagged 21st century learning, non-cognitive, social emotional learning

Integrating Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Posted on April 10, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Integrating Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD): An Action Guide for School Leadership Teams provides practical advice, curated resources, and action steps for school leaders to improve the student experience, calling out specific equity implications in every section. Published by Education First and co-developed with practitioner-leaders from Minneapolis and Nashville public schools and experts from the Read more about Integrating Social, Emotional and Academic Development[…]

Posted in School Reform & Leadership, USCEETagged equity, non-cognitive, social emotional learning, whole child

Preparing All Learners for an Uncertain Future of Work

Posted on March 20, 2019March 3, 2020 by coreeducation

Recently in Getting Smart, Katherine Prince of Knowledgeworks discussed a new foundation for readiness for work in the 21st century. Excerpts of the piece appear below: From today’s vantage point, we can identify two critical drivers of change shaping the future of readiness for further learning, work and life: the rise of smart machines and Read more about Preparing All Learners for an Uncertain Future of Work[…]

Posted in School Reform & Leadership, Teacher Preparation, USCEETagged 21st century learning, deeper learning, learning community, personalized learning, social emotional learning

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