INDIANAPOLIS — Even before the pandemic, kids were breaking down in American schools. In 2019, almost a third of Hoosier students in grades six through 12 reported feeling sad or hopeless for two or ...

There’s a growing trend among both states and school districts to outline their vision of what, exactly, a successful high school graduate looks like. These so-called “portrait of a graduate” ...

As K–12 educators seek ways to help students develop social-emotional skills, they are finding that some of the same tools they use in modern learning environments can also facilitate collaboration, ...

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Growing up can be tough. As young people’s bodies and brains are changing rapidly, they’re also grappling with new ideas and influences that will shape who they become. Kids today might actually have ...

Following are four best practices for implementing social-emotional learning programming in schools highlighted by experts ...

Our greatest life lessons are directly connected with social contexts and emotional investments. Think back to how you felt as a child when you mastered a two-wheeled bike or stood up and gave a ...

***The Online Certificate in Social Emotional Learning & Behavioral Wellness program will not be accepting new students for the 2025–2026 academic year.*** What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Quality social-emotional learning (SEL) and effective special education (SpEd) programming look remarkably similar. Each relies on a positive, safe learning environment and touts activities geared ...