Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Find and share resources for creating a healthy school culture by helping students develop skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions.
3 SEL Practices Teachers Can Use Every Day
These social and emotional learning strategies won’t take a lot of time, but they can have a big impact on middle and high school students.
How To Foster Kindness During Distance Learning
Practicing intentional kindness lays the foundation for good academic work. Here’s how to encourage it in a virtual classroom.
How to Help High School Students Develop Empathy
Writing exercises, opportunities for cultural exchange, and encouraging active listening can lead to more empathy among teens.611
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.83.6k
8 Ways to Bolster Executive Function in Teens and Tweens
Middle and high school students suddenly face more complex schedules, tougher academic work, and an expanding network of friends. How can we help them manage it all?8k
Are We Facing a Mental Health Crisis for Boys?
Emphasizing stoicism, toughness, and competition can leave boys without the emotional tools they need to thrive. How can we change course before the problem gets out of hand?5.2k
A Better Breakout Room Experience for Students
Five strategies that help middle and high school students form a community of learners in the virtual classroom.5.9kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k
How Learning Happens
In this video series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.21.1k
A Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among Students
An activity that encourages students to open up about a person close to them can bring a whole class together in profound ways.10.9k
When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.125.1k
Bolstering Executive Function in Middle and High School Students
When adults support development of teens' executive function skills during the critical years of adolescence, it can have a lifelong impact.1.9k
5 Ways to Get to Know Your Middle and High School Students Better
When teachers take the time to build strong relationships with students, it sets the stage for productive learning.3.9k
Counting Down to Restore Calm in the Classroom
This simple mindfulness activity can help reset your brain when things get chaotic during the school day.1.2kThe Power of Relationships in Schools
Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.66.1k