Check out our new back-to-school supports and other free COVID-19-response resources for educators, students, and families at secondstep.org/covid19support.
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Founded in 1979, Committee for Children is a global nonprofit whose work is at the forefront of an irrepressible movement. A leader in the field, we champion the safety and well-being of kids through social-emotional learning (SEL) to fulfill our vision of safe children thriving in a peaceful world.
Listen to this special back-to-school episode of the Grow Kinder podcast with Tabatha Rosproy, 2020 National Teacher of the Year.Listen Now
During and after the pandemic, young people will need access to a cascade of mental health supports. Learn why policymakers should prioritize a multi-tiered system of supports.Read More
A child’s learning and development doesn’t start and stop at the classroom door. Learn how out-of-school-time providers can support SEL in this update from our VP of Product, Polly Stansell.Learn More
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