| By: Kelly Doscher The Power to Create a Positive School Climate Research shows that feeling unsafe at school affects students’ ability to learn, focus, and take academic risks. Our research-based bullying prevention curriculum reflects our nearly forty-year commitment to fostering the safety and well-being of children.Read More
| By: Barry Landry Introducing Polly Stansell as VP of Product The newest member of our leadership team, Polly handles strategic product vision and guides product delivery and execution through its full delivery cycle.Read More
| By: Jordan Posamentier Social-Emotional Learning Gains Attention on the Federal Level Now more than ever, the US federal government is paying attention to the educational use and benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL), and Committee for Children is doing its part to make sure SEL is included in relevant federal-level conversations and legislation.Read More
| By: Committee for Children New Look, Same Mission For 40 years, our nonprofit has been a trailblazer in the field of social-emotional learning (SEL), remaining faithful to our mission. See what’s new!Read More
| By: Committee for Children How the Second Step Program Got Its Name People always ask us, “Why do you call your program Second Step?” The answer lies in our organization’s history. Our social-emotional learning curriculum, Second Step, is a product of nearly forty years of experience and dedication. Read More
| By: Committee for Children Joan Cole Duffell Recognized with Prestigious CASEL Award The prestigious Mary Utne O’Brien Award is presented annually by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) — and this year, we are so proud to announce that our own Executive Director, Joan Cole Duffell is its recipient. Read More
| By: Jordan Posamentier Trends in Social-Emotional Learning Research and Funding There’s a growing trend to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the existing spectrum of education issues and challenges. See what’s new and how Committee for Children is addressing the topic. Read More
| By: Committee for Children Annual Advocacy Day – A Success! On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Committee for Children held their annual Advocacy Day. In spite of snow, sleet, and rain (no flooding or pestilence, thankfully), CFC took a hearty crowd of 20 people to meet with 34 legislators and/or their staff. We were very lucky to have a number of young people go with us this year as well; they are always the stars of the show!Read More
| By: Jordan Posamentier Advocating for SEL: Walking the Walk with WA State Legislators On January 16, Committee for Children staff and educators from across Washington State took Olympia by storm to impress upon the legislature the importance of social-emotional learniRead More
| By: Kelly Doscher FREE Classroom Challenge—“Can’t Stop the Feeling” Video Treasure Hunt In this classroom challenge, students can look up, down, and all around for their favorite Second Step characters in our 360º New Year’s video! This musical classroom challenge celebrates educators and the kids who work year-round to learn SEL skills. Read More