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Read Alouds That Rock: SEL Storytimes
From Publishers Weekly: "Three teachers and one librarian who are trying their best to help their students navigate their emotional lives through SEL storytimes, explain their successes and favorite titles."
4 steps to a successful SEL implementation
From eSchool News: "Any school or district that wants to adopt an SEL platform must put some time and effort into the selection process, make time for the SEL lessons, and then create a school culture that embraces and benefits from SEL. Four tips from a Wisconsin HS...
Students Have Different Thinking Speeds. Inclusive Teaching Means Realizing That.
From EdSurge's Podcast: "Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering at Oakland University, talks about why teachers should think about the diversity of thinking styles they have in their classrooms—and she has some tips on how to make adjustments for it."
Promoting SEL Through Bulletin Boards
From Edutopia: "With the right prompts, the bulletin boards in a school hallway—and their digital equivalents—can be used to foster social and emotional learning."
The Emotional Variable in Student Learning
From Faculty Focus: To successfully educate and tutor students, their emotional state must be considered. Noorina Mirza, English professor at Nova Southeastern University considers psychologist Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory to understand the emotional...
Parents, Teachers Say SEL is Valued and Needed in Schools
From K-12 Dive: "There’s broad and strong support for the concepts and tangible outcomes that come with the practices. Parents and families want these skills prioritized in their children’s classrooms"
5 Ways Education Leaders Can Maximize the Impact of Social-Emotional Learning
From EdWeek Market Brief: "Education organizations can help educators and families take full advantage of SEL through intentional practices that deepen social-emotional development."
How to Support Your Teen’s Social and Emotional Needs
From Inside SEL: "By implementing social and emotional learning strategies at home, you can be a strong support system while educating your teenager on how to manage their emotions on their own as they get ready to step into the real world."
After-School Programs, Teachers Can Partner on Students’ SEL
From Smart Brief: "When implemented correctly, SEL can have a significant effect on a student’s academic success, lifestyle and character — three insights on how educators and after-school programs can support each other more seamlessly."
Airport Adds Mock Aircraft To Aid Passengers With Disabilities
From Disability Scoop: "A mock aircraft, now permanently stationed, will host airport and public safety training exercises, and support MSP programs that help passengers, including those with disabilities, feel more comfortable flying."