Resource Library
Welcome to the Changing Perspectives Resource Library. This resource library is designed to provide educators with summaries and links to other publications and organizations for further reading about a range of topics related to social-emotional learning, differences, diversity, and education. Our hope is to curate resources that you can use for your own learning, share with colleagues and/or parents to support greater awareness, education and practical tools for improving student well-being.
Use the menu on the left to search resources by topic or audience (you may select more than one menu item at a time; search results will include resources that meet all your selected menu items). When selected, a menu item will be highlighted in blue. Click on a blue menu item to de-select it and remove it from your search criteria.
Resources on this page are updated monthly. If you know of a resource we should include, send it to us!
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.“
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.”
From Smart Brief: “Applying SEL in math lessons can support and engage students in their learning — and help them build a lifelong love for math. Here are examples of how teachers can integrate SEL into math instruction to support the development of five core SEL competencies“
From New York Public Library: “Want a book that reflects the diversity of the world around you? This booklist spans all age groups, genres, and formats, from children’s picture books and teen novels to adult poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, and more”
From NPR: “How did the pandemic disrupt learning for America’s more than 50 million K-12 students? New research offers the clearest accounting yet of the crisis’s academic toll — as well as reason to hope that schools can help.“
From Smithsonian Magazine: “Museum educators have developed programs to equip teachers and students alike with strategies to slow down. This programming has guided participants in appreciating art, checking-in with themselves, and developing empathy.”
From The Center for Parent and Teen Communication: “Parents can support children to develop the character strengths and human connections that allow them to thrive in good times and rebound (maybe even grow) in challenging times.”
From Learning Policy Institute: “This two-part study offers information on how preservice and in-service teacher training can support good teaching practices and implement SEL in schools, while providing a picture of what SEL looks like when integrated into the school day.”
From AnpuLondon: Names not only aid in the construction of identity, but also concreteize a people’s collective memory; Anpu’s quick infographic with dos and don’ts is a great guide to pronouncing and remembering names!
From Smart Brief: “Effective conversations should create a shared understanding of what social and emotional learning skills are and why acquiring them is important to student success. These four strategies that can help.“
From Edutopia: “Teachers can help all students feel like they belong in math classes by creating connections between course material and students’ lives.”
From Learning For Justice: “While we may feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of the overturned landmark decision, we are neither hopeless nor helpless. A social justice education expert offers suggestions.”